US Bridges

SR 103 over Mountain Oak Creek

Fair

Harris County, Georgia · 5.5 MI Ssw of Whitesville · Structure no. 000000014500140

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 over Mountain Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 103 over Mountain Oak Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,405 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 103
CrossesMountain Oak Creek
Location5.5 MI Ssw of Whitesville
RouteState Highway 103
CountyHarris County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.74117, -85.06883
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2024)
Projected traffic3,405 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$364,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 103 over Mountain Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 103 over Mountain Oak 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 103 over Mountain Oak Creek carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 over Mountain Oak Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 over Mountain Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.