US Bridges

Old Creek Road over Ogeechee Creek

FairPosted for load

Screven County, Georgia · 0.7 MI W of Newington · Structure no. 000000025100510

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Creek Road over Ogeechee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Creek Road over Ogeechee Creek in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 61 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Creek Road
CrossesOgeechee Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Newington
RouteCounty Highway 1478
CountyScreven County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.58688, -81.5177
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Creek Road over Ogeechee Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Old Creek Road over Ogeechee Creek 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 Old Creek Road over Ogeechee Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Creek Road over Ogeechee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Creek Road over Ogeechee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.