US Bridges

SR 22 over South Fork Ogeechee Riv

Good

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 2.6 MI S of Crawfordville · Structure no. 000000026550310

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over South Fork Ogeechee Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over South Fork Ogeechee Riv in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesSouth Fork Ogeechee Riv
Location2.6 MI S of Crawfordville
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51922, -82.91116
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic660 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over South Fork Ogeechee Riv built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over South 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 SR 22 over South Fork Ogeechee Riv carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over South Fork Ogeechee Riv?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over South Fork Ogeechee Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.