Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek
GoodBen Hill County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001750120
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otter Creek Road over Otter 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.