J.o.bacon Highway over Ogeechee River
Bryan County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- J.o.bacon Highway over Ogeechee River in Bryan County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 28 of the 78 inventoried bridges in Bryan County rated fair (35.9%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 714 ft |
| Location | 4.4 Miles S of Meldrim |
| NBI structure number | 000000002900240 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bryan County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 over SR 144 | 1969 | 93,400 | Fair |
| I-95 over Ogeechee River Overflow | 1969 | 93,400 | Good |
| I-95 Nbl over Ogeechee River | 1969 | 93,400 | Fair |
| I-95 over SR 25 (US 17) | 1969 | 81,700 | Fair |
| I-95 over CSX Railroad (637581M) | 1969 | 81,700 | Good |
| I-95 Nbl over Elbow Swamp | 1973 | 65,400 | Good |
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