US Bridges

Railroad Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Adairsville · Structure no. 000000001550940

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRailroad Street
CrossesOothkalooga Creek Trib
Location1 MI S of Adairsville
RouteCounty Highway 114
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.35827, -84.93476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic990 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$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Railroad Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.