US Bridges

SR 102 over Ogeechee River

Good

Washington County, Georgia · 14.1 MI N of Sandersville · Structure no. 000000030300170

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
523 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 102 over Ogeechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 102 over 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.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2032. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 102
CrossesOgeechee River
Location14.1 MI N of Sandersville
RouteState Highway 102
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.17681, -82.73916
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 statusOpen, no 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+13 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length523 ft (159.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 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$397,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 102 over Ogeechee River built?

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

What condition is SR 102 over 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 Ogeechee River carry?

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

How long is SR 102 over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 102 over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.