US Bridges

US 1 over Ogeechee River Overflow

Good

Jefferson County, Georgia · 1.9 MI S of Louisville · Structure no. 000000016350690

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 over Ogeechee River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 over Ogeechee River Overflow in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,120 by 2042. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1
CrossesOgeechee River Overflow
Location1.9 MI S of Louisville
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.97093, -82.39056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2024)
Projected traffic7,120 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 over Ogeechee River Overflow built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 over Ogeechee River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 1 over Ogeechee River Overflow carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 1 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.