US Bridges

US 301 over Ogeechee Creek Trib.

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 1.7 MI SW of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025100360

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Ogeechee Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 301 over Ogeechee Creek Trib. in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,320 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesOgeechee Creek Trib.
Location1.7 MI SW of Sylvania
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.73136, -81.65402
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,320 (2024)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$331,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 over Ogeechee Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 over Ogeechee Creek Trib. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 over Ogeechee Creek Trib. carry?

About 5,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Ogeechee Creek Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 301 over Ogeechee Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.