Hamburg Road over Little Ogeechee River
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Georgia · 7.2 MI N of Warthen · Structure no. 000000030300370
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamburg Road over Little Ogeechee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Hamburg Road over Little Ogeechee River in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 103 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamburg Road over Little Ogeechee River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Hamburg Road over Little Ogeechee 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Hamburg Road over Little Ogeechee River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hamburg Road over Little Ogeechee River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Hamburg Road over Little Ogeechee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.