US Bridges

Oglethorp Road over Little Goose Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NW of Jesup · Structure no. 000000030550030

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oglethorp Road over Little Goose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Oglethorp Road over Little Goose Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOglethorp Road
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
Location5.5 MI NW of Jesup
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyWayne County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.70107, -81.92189
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2024)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oglethorp Road over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oglethorp Road over Little Goose 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oglethorp Road over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oglethorp Road over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oglethorp Road over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.