US Bridges

Hall Station Road over Oothkalooga Creek

FairPosted for load

Bartow County, Georgia · In West Adairsville · Structure no. 000000001501130

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall Station Road over Oothkalooga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hall Station Road over Oothkalooga Creek in Bartow 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 5 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2031. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHall Station Road
CrossesOothkalooga Creek
LocationIn West Adairsville
RouteCounty Highway 829
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36759, -84.94274
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2024)
Projected traffic3,195 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall Station Road over Oothkalooga Creek built?

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

What condition is Hall Station Road over Oothkalooga 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hall Station Road over Oothkalooga Creek carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hall Station Road over Oothkalooga Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Station Road over Oothkalooga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.