US Bridges

US 301 over Ogeechee Creek

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 2.8 MI S of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025150280

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Ogeechee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 over Ogeechee Creek in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,070 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesOgeechee Creek
Location2.8 MI S of Sylvania
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71505, -81.66087
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2024)
Projected traffic8,070 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 over Ogeechee Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 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 US 301 over Ogeechee Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Ogeechee Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Ogeechee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.