J. Max Chane over Ohoopee River
Tattnall County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- J. Max Chane over Ohoopee River in Tattnall County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,860 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 9 of the 72 inventoried bridges in Tattnall County rated fair (12.5%); 1 (1.4%) 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 December 2024, 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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 1,109 ft |
| Location | 4 Mi S of Reidsville |
| NBI structure number | 000000026750300 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Tattnall County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 25 over S Prong Beards Creek | 1987 | 7,060 | Good |
| US 25 over Mill Creek | 1988 | 5,810 | Good |
| SR 23 over Thomas Creek | 1997 | 5,340 | Good |
| SR 196 over Beards Creek | 1999 | 4,660 | Good |
| SR 196 over Brickyard Branch | 1956 | 4,600 | Good |
| SR 23 over Battle Creek | 1993 | 4,490 | Good |
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