US Bridges

SR 292 over Ohopee River

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027900580

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
810 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 292 over Ohopee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 292 over Ohopee River in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2032. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 292
CrossesOhopee River
Location5 MI E of Lyons
RouteState Highway 292
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19431, -82.1918
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2024)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$4.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 292 over Ohopee River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 292 over Ohopee River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 292 over Ohopee River carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 292 over Ohopee River?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 292 over Ohopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.