US Bridges

Clarke Duncan HWY over Ochillee Creek

Good

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Cusseta · Structure no. 000000005300080

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarke Duncan HWY over Ochillee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clarke Duncan HWY over Ochillee Creek in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,395 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesClarke Duncan HWY
CrossesOchillee Creek
Location5 MI E of Cusseta
RouteState Highway 26
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.3062, -84.69028
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,395 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarke Duncan HWY over Ochillee Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarke Duncan HWY over Ochillee 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 2023.

How much traffic does Clarke Duncan HWY over Ochillee Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Clarke Duncan HWY over Ochillee Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Clarke Duncan HWY over Ochillee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.