US Bridges

SR 156 over Oothkalooga Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012950960

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
415 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 156 over Oothkalooga Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 156 over Oothkalooga Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2032. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 156
CrossesOothkalooga Creek
Location1 MI W of Calhoun
RouteState Highway 156
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.50571, -84.96848
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 156 over Oothkalooga Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 156 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 156 over Oothkalooga Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 156 over Oothkalooga Creek?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 156 over Oothkalooga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.