US Bridges

Bethany Church RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv

Good

Taliaferro County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Crawfordville · Structure no. 000000026550340

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Church RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethany Church RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv in Taliaferro County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBethany Church RD
CrossesNorth Fork Ogeechee Riv
Location2 MI SW of Crawfordville
RouteCounty Highway 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53434, -82.92148
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2039
Trucks8%
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$24.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethany Church RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethany Church 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bethany Church RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bethany Church RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Church RD over North Fork Ogeechee Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.