US Bridges

Reeves Station RD over Oostanaula River

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Plainville · Structure no. 000000012900800

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
434 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeves Station RD over Oostanaula River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reeves Station RD over Oostanaula River in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2032. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesReeves Station RD
CrossesOostanaula River
Location3 MI N of Plainville
RouteCounty Highway 2857
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45125, -85.0285
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeves Station RD over Oostanaula River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeves Station RD over Oostanaula River 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 Reeves Station RD over Oostanaula River carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reeves Station RD over Oostanaula River?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Reeves Station RD over Oostanaula River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.