US Bridges

Salem Road over Oothkalooga Creek

FairPosted for load

Gordon County, Georgia · 3.8 MI S of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012950130

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over Oothkalooga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Road over Oothkalooga Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Road
CrossesOothkalooga Creek
Location3.8 MI S of Calhoun
RouteCounty Highway 2858
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45158, -84.94402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2024)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Road over Oothkalooga Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Road over Oothkalooga Creek carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salem Road over Oothkalooga Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Road over Oothkalooga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.