US Bridges

Oglesby Br Road over South River

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024700200

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oglesby Br Road over South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oglesby Br Road over South River in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 40 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 3,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOglesby Br Road
CrossesSouth River
Location5 MI SW of Conyers
RouteCity Street 9475
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.55606, -84.08125
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,770 (2024)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oglesby Br Road over South River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Oglesby Br Road over South 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Oglesby Br Road over South River carry?

About 3,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oglesby Br Road over South River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Oglesby Br Road over South River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.