US Bridges

US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow

FairPosted for load

Screven County, Georgia · 11 MI NW of Oliver · Structure no. 000000025100240

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
560 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
5,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,890 by 2032. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesOgeechee River Overflow
Location11 MI NW of Oliver
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.56995, -81.713
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,760 (2024)
Projected traffic7,890 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow carry?

About 5,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.