US Bridges

Carters Ford Road over Ogeechee River

GoodPosted for load

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 5.6 MI SE of Crawfordvill · Structure no. 000000026500200

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carters Ford Road over Ogeechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carters Ford Road over Ogeechee River in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCarters Ford Road
CrossesOgeechee River
Location5.6 MI SE of Crawfordvill
RouteCounty Highway 2179
CountyTaliaferro County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47743, -82.87059
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carters Ford Road over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carters Ford Road over Ogeechee River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Carters Ford Road over Ogeechee River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carters Ford Road over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Carters Ford Road over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.