Union Ch Road over Ogeechee Creek
GoodScreven County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Newington · Structure no. 000000025150050
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Ch Road over Ogeechee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Union Ch Road over Ogeechee Creek in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Ch Road over Ogeechee Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Union Ch Road over Ogeechee Creek 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 Union Ch Road over Ogeechee Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Union Ch Road over Ogeechee Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Union Ch Road over Ogeechee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.