US Bridges

SR 140 over Oothkalooga Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · In West Adairsville · Structure no. 000000001551470

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over Oothkalooga Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 140 over Oothkalooga Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,265 by 2035. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 140
CrossesOothkalooga Creek
LocationIn West Adairsville
RouteState Highway 140
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37657, -84.943
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic33,265 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$29.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 140 over Oothkalooga Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 140 over Oothkalooga Creek 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 SR 140 over Oothkalooga Creek carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over Oothkalooga Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR 140 over Oothkalooga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.