US Bridges

St. Marys Road over North Fork Ogeechee Riv

Good

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 4.5 MI W of Crawfordville · Structure no. 000000026550100

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Marys Road over North Fork Ogeechee Riv is a concrete culvert carrying St. Marys Road over North Fork Ogeechee Riv in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSt. Marys Road
CrossesNorth Fork Ogeechee Riv
Location4.5 MI W of Crawfordville
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.56104, -82.97367
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Marys Road over North Fork Ogeechee Riv built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Marys Road over North Fork Ogeechee Riv 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 St. Marys Road over North Fork Ogeechee Riv carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is St. Marys Road over North Fork Ogeechee Riv?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns St. Marys Road over North Fork Ogeechee Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.