US Bridges

Ogeechee Riv Road over Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Georgia · 9 MI SW of Warrenton · Structure no. 000000030150110

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ogeechee Riv Road over Long Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ogeechee Riv Road over Long Creek in Warren County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOgeechee Riv Road
CrossesLong Creek
Location9 MI SW of Warrenton
RouteCounty Highway 56
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.30852, -82.76879
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ogeechee Riv Road over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ogeechee Riv Road over Long Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ogeechee Riv Road over Long Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ogeechee Riv Road over Long Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ogeechee Riv Road over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.