US Bridges

Miller Ferry Road over Oothkalooga Creek

GoodPosted for load

Gordon County, Georgia · 7 MI S of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012950150

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Ferry Road over Oothkalooga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Miller Ferry 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMiller Ferry Road
CrossesOothkalooga Creek
Location7 MI S of Calhoun
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.40133, -84.94328
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Ferry Road over Oothkalooga Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Ferry Road over Oothkalooga Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Miller Ferry Road over Oothkalooga Creek carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Miller Ferry Road over Oothkalooga Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Ferry Road over Oothkalooga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.