US Bridges

Ozborne Road over Herds Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Jasper County, Georgia · 6.8 MI NW of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015950570

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ozborne Road over Herds Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ozborne Road over Herds Creek Trib in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOzborne Road
CrossesHerds Creek Trib
Location6.8 MI NW of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 166
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37671, -83.76586
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ozborne Road over Herds Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ozborne Road over Herds Creek Trib 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ozborne Road over Herds Creek Trib carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ozborne Road over Herds Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Ozborne Road over Herds Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.