US Bridges

Oakey Mtn Road over Raper Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 10 MI N of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013750300

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakey Mtn Road over Raper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakey Mtn Road over Raper Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOakey Mtn Road
CrossesRaper Creek
Location10 MI N of Clarkesville
RouteCounty Highway 245
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.74376, -83.57722
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakey Mtn Road over Raper Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakey Mtn Road over Raper 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Oakey Mtn Road over Raper Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakey Mtn Road over Raper Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Oakey Mtn Road over Raper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.