US Bridges

SR 28 over CR 2398- Lake Olmstead

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500950

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
550 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over CR 2398- Lake Olmstead is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 over CR 2398- Lake Olmstead in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,975 by 2032. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesCR 2398- Lake Olmstead
Location13 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRichmond County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49152, -82.00996
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2024)
Projected traffic30,975 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 28 over CR 2398- Lake Olmstead built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over CR 2398- Lake Olmstead 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over CR 2398- Lake Olmstead carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over CR 2398- Lake Olmstead?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over CR 2398- Lake Olmstead?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.