US Bridges

Agricola Road over Ogeechee River

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Georgia · 7.5 MI NE of Warthen · Structure no. 000000030350430

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Agricola Road over Ogeechee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Agricola Road over Ogeechee River in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAgricola Road
CrossesOgeechee River
Location7.5 MI NE of Warthen
RouteCounty Highway 350
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.19778, -82.74095
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Agricola Road over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Agricola Road 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 Agricola Road over Ogeechee River carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Agricola Road over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Agricola Road over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.