US Bridges

SR 15 over Ohoopee River

Good

Johnson County, Georgia · 3.7 MI S of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016700370

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Ohoopee River in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2031. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesOhoopee River
Location3.7 MI S of Wrightsville
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.67456, -82.71263
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2024)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Ohoopee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Ohoopee River carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Ohoopee River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.