US Bridges

Wesley Mill Drive over Oothkalooga Creek Trib.

Poor

Bartow County, Georgia · West of Adairsville · Structure no. 000000001551210

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Mill Drive over Oothkalooga Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Wesley Mill Drive over Oothkalooga Creek Trib. in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWesley Mill Drive
CrossesOothkalooga Creek Trib.
LocationWest of Adairsville
RouteCounty Highway 1302
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37595, -84.97401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic885 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wesley Mill Drive over Oothkalooga Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Mill Drive over Oothkalooga Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Wesley Mill Drive over Oothkalooga Creek Trib. carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Mill Drive over Oothkalooga Creek Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Wesley Mill Drive over Oothkalooga Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.