US Bridges

SR 102 over Little Ogeechee River

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Georgia · 13.9 MI N of Sandersville · Structure no. 000000030300160

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 102 over Little Ogeechee River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 102 over Little Ogeechee River in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 102
CrossesLittle Ogeechee River
Location13.9 MI N of Sandersville
RouteState Highway 102
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.17572, -82.74442
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 102 over Little Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 102 over Little Ogeechee 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 102 over Little Ogeechee River carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 102 over Little Ogeechee River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 102 over Little Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.