US Bridges

Johnson Br Road over Ohoopee River

GoodPosted for load

Johnson County, Georgia · 3.3 MI NW of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016750040

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Br Road over Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Johnson Br Road over Ohoopee River in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJohnson Br Road
CrossesOhoopee River
Location3.3 MI NW of Wrightsville
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.75369, -82.76585
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Br Road over Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Br Road 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 Johnson Br Road over Ohoopee River carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Br Road over Ohoopee River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Br Road over Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.