US Bridges

South Ola Road over Tussahaw Creek

GoodPosted for load

Henry County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Locust Grove · Structure no. 000000015150560

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Ola Road over Tussahaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying South Ola Road over Tussahaw Creek in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSouth Ola Road
CrossesTussahaw Creek
Location5 MI NE of Locust Grove
RouteCounty Highway 396
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.39887, -84.05402
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2024)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$645,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Ola Road over Tussahaw Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Ola Road over Tussahaw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does South Ola Road over Tussahaw Creek carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Ola Road over Tussahaw Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South Ola Road over Tussahaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.