US Bridges

Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee River Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Screven County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Rocky Ford · Structure no. 000000025100440

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee River Overflow in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOgeechee Road
CrossesOgeechee River Overflow
Location5 MI SE of Rocky Ford
RouteCounty Highway 1318
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.61529, -81.76707
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic705 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee River Overflow built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee River Overflow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee River Overflow carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee River Overflow?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.