Owens Gin Road over Vanns Creek
FairPosted for loadGordon County, Georgia · 7.2 MI W of Oakman · Structure no. 000000012950610
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Owens Gin Road over Vanns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owens Gin Road over Vanns Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Owens Gin Road over Vanns Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Owens Gin Road over Vanns 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 Owens Gin Road over Vanns Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Owens Gin Road over Vanns Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Owens Gin Road over Vanns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.