Taylor Bridge Road over Oothkalooga Creek
FairGordon County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012950030
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,542
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Bridge Road over Oothkalooga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor Bridge Road over Oothkalooga Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Taylor Bridge Road over Oothkalooga Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Bridge Road over Oothkalooga Creek 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 Taylor Bridge Road over Oothkalooga Creek carry?
About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Bridge Road over Oothkalooga Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Bridge Road over Oothkalooga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.