US Bridges

Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · In South Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012950010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPeters Street
CrossesOothkalooga Creek Trib
LocationIn South Calhoun
RouteCity Street 5603
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.4902, -84.94162
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2024)
Projected traffic4,230 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.