US Bridges

Canoochee-Herndon over Ogeechee River

Good

Jenkins County, Georgia · 11 MI W of Millen · Structure no. 000000016550380

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
960 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canoochee-Herndon over Ogeechee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canoochee-Herndon over Ogeechee River in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2034. The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCanoochee-Herndon
CrossesOgeechee River
Location11 MI W of Millen
RouteCounty Highway 1320
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.81362, -82.12752
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length960 ft (292.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic469 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$127.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canoochee-Herndon over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canoochee-Herndon over Ogeechee River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Canoochee-Herndon over Ogeechee River carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Canoochee-Herndon over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 960 ft (292.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Canoochee-Herndon over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.