Old Dixie Highway over Oothkalooga Creek Trib
FairPosted for loadBartow County, Georgia · 1.8 MI N of Adairsville · Structure no. 000000001550550
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,542
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dixie Highway over Oothkalooga Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Dixie Highway over Oothkalooga Creek Trib in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dixie Highway over Oothkalooga Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Dixie Highway over Oothkalooga Creek Trib 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 Old Dixie Highway over Oothkalooga Creek Trib carry?
About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Dixie Highway over Oothkalooga Creek Trib?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dixie Highway over Oothkalooga Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.