US Bridges

Best Bridge Road over Ogeechee Creek

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 4.3 MI S of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025150110

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Best Bridge Road over Ogeechee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Best Bridge 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 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBest Bridge Road
CrossesOgeechee Creek
Location4.3 MI S of Sylvania
RouteCounty Highway 252
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68667, -81.64518
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Best Bridge 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 Best Bridge 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 Best Bridge Road over Ogeechee Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Best Bridge Road over Ogeechee Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Best Bridge Road over Ogeechee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.