Oatland Island RD over Richardson Creek
GoodChatham County, Georgia · 4.5 MI E of Thunderbolt · Structure no. 000000005150130
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oatland Island RD over Richardson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oatland Island RD over Richardson Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Oatland Island RD over Richardson Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oatland Island RD over Richardson 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Oatland Island RD over Richardson Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oatland Island RD over Richardson Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Oatland Island RD over Richardson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.