US Bridges

Margarets Gr Ch RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv

Good

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 3.3 MI W of Crawfordville · Structure no. 000000026550330

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margarets Gr Ch RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Margarets Gr Ch RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMargarets Gr Ch RD
CrossesNorth Fork Ogeechee Riv
Location3.3 MI W of Crawfordville
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54641, -82.95405
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2035
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Margarets Gr Ch RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Margarets Gr Ch RD 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 Margarets Gr Ch RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Margarets Gr Ch RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Margarets Gr Ch RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.