US Bridges

Oak Street over Bear Creek

Fair

Henry County, Georgia · City of Hampton · Structure no. 000000015150540

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,780
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Oak Street over Bear Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,905 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesBear Creek
LocationCity of Hampton
RouteCity Street 544
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.38989, -84.30535
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
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 traffic3,780 (2024)
Projected traffic4,905 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Oak Street over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street over Bear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Street over Bear Creek carry?

About 3,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over Bear Creek?

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

Who owns Oak Street over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.