Owens Gin Road over Coosawattee River
FairGordon County, Georgia · 7 MI W of Oakman · Structure no. 000000012900740
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 466 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,259
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Owens Gin Road over Coosawattee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owens Gin Road over Coosawattee River in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2032. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Owens Gin Road over Coosawattee River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Owens Gin Road over Coosawattee River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Owens Gin Road over Coosawattee River carry?
About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Owens Gin Road over Coosawattee River?
The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Owens Gin Road over Coosawattee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.