US Bridges

US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 11 MI NW of Oliver · Structure no. 000000025150310

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,890 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesOgeechee River Overflow
Location11 MI NW of Oliver
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.57764, -81.70961
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,760 (2024)
Projected traffic7,890 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow 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 River Overflow carry?

About 5,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Ogeechee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.