US Bridges

Lick Skillet Road over Mountain Oak Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Whitesville · Structure no. 000000014500340

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Skillet Road over Mountain Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lick Skillet Road over Mountain Oak Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesLick Skillet Road
CrossesMountain Oak Creek
Location7 MI SW of Whitesville
RouteCounty Highway 389
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.72636, -85.09487
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lick Skillet Road over Mountain Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lick Skillet Road over Mountain Oak 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lick Skillet Road over Mountain Oak Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lick Skillet Road over Mountain Oak Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Skillet Road over Mountain Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.