US Bridges

Gough Road over Schatier Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Louisvile · Structure no. 000000016350490

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gough Road over Schatier Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gough Road over Schatier Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGough Road
CrossesSchatier Creek
Location5 MI NE of Louisvile
RouteCounty Highway 154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.05152, -82.33945
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gough Road over Schatier Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gough Road over Schatier 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Gough Road over Schatier Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gough Road over Schatier Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Gough Road over Schatier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.