US Bridges

Ollifftown Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib.

Fair

Candler County, Georgia · 9.6 MI N of Metter · Structure no. 000000004350120

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ollifftown Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib. is a concrete slab carrying Ollifftown Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib. in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOllifftown Road
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek Trib.
Location9.6 MI N of Metter
RouteCounty Highway 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53569, -82.09262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ollifftown Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ollifftown Road over Fifteen Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ollifftown Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib. carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ollifftown Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib.?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ollifftown Road over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.