US Bridges

Oak Mountain RD over Sparks Creek

GoodPosted for load

Harris County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Waverly Hall · Structure no. 000000014550340

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Mountain RD over Sparks Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Oak Mountain RD over Sparks Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOak Mountain RD
CrossesSparks Creek
Location3 MI N of Waverly Hall
RouteCounty Highway 224
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.74323, -84.72448
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Mountain RD over Sparks Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Mountain RD over Sparks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Mountain RD over Sparks Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Mountain RD over Sparks Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Mountain RD over Sparks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.