US Bridges

Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee Creek

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 2.5 Miles SW of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025150330

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee Creek in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOgeechee Road
CrossesOgeechee Creek
Location2.5 Miles SW of Sylvania
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.72398, -81.66889
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$24.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ogeechee 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 Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ogeechee Road over Ogeechee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.