US Bridges

Halcyondale Road over Ogeechee Creek

Fair

Screven County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025100520

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halcyondale Road over Ogeechee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Halcyondale Road over Ogeechee Creek in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHalcyondale Road
CrossesOgeechee Creek
Location6.5 MI S of Sylvania
RouteCounty Highway 1478
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.65606, -81.63667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halcyondale Road over Ogeechee Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halcyondale 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 Halcyondale Road over Ogeechee Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halcyondale Road over Ogeechee Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Halcyondale Road over Ogeechee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.