US Bridges

Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · In South Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012950020

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,890
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 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
Coordinates34.4792, -84.92739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Street over Oothkalooga Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.