US Bridges

SR 178 over Ohoopee River O/F

FairPosted for load

Tattnall County, Georgia · 4.4 MI W of JCT SR 121 · Structure no. 000000026700270

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 178 over Ohoopee River O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 178 over Ohoopee River O/F in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 880 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 178
CrossesOhoopee River O/F
Location4.4 MI W of JCT SR 121
RouteState Highway 178
CountyTattnall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91916, -82.1191
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 178 over Ohoopee River O/F built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 178 over Ohoopee River O/F in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 178 over Ohoopee River O/F carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 178 over Ohoopee River O/F?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 178 over Ohoopee River O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.