US Bridges

J. Max Chane over Ohoopee River

Fair

Tattnall County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Reidsville · Structure no. 000000026750300

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,110 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J. Max Chane over Ohoopee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J. Max Chane over Ohoopee River in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2032. The structure is 1,110 ft (338.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJ. Max Chane
CrossesOhoopee River
Location4 MI S of Reidsville
RouteState Highway 147
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.01063, -82.15469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,110 ft (338.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2024)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$6.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J. Max Chane over Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is J. Max Chane over Ohoopee River 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 J. Max Chane over Ohoopee River carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is J. Max Chane over Ohoopee River?

The structure is 1,110 ft (338.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns J. Max Chane over Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.