US Bridges

US 319 over Ohoopee River

Fair

Johnson County, Georgia · 2.3 MI E of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016700080

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 over Ohoopee River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 319 over Ohoopee River in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,015 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 319
CrossesOhoopee River
Location2.3 MI E of Wrightsville
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71651, -82.75527
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,015 by 2031
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 over Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 over Ohoopee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 319 over Ohoopee River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 319 over Ohoopee River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 over Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.