Ocean Highway US over Butler River
GoodMcIntosh County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Darien · Structure no. 000000019150100
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,240 ft
- 31 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,970
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ocean Highway US over Butler River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Highway US over Butler River in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,090 by 2031. The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ocean Highway US over Butler River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ocean Highway US over Butler 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ocean Highway US over Butler River carry?
About 6,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ocean Highway US over Butler River?
The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Ocean Highway US over Butler River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.