US Bridges

Scotland Road over Okeewalkee Creek

Fair

Laurens County, Georgia · 10.6 MI E of Cadwell · Structure no. 000000017550650

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotland Road over Okeewalkee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scotland Road over Okeewalkee Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesScotland Road
CrossesOkeewalkee Creek
Location10.6 MI E of Cadwell
RouteCounty Highway 521
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29697, -82.86671
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotland Road over Okeewalkee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotland Road over Okeewalkee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Scotland Road over Okeewalkee Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scotland Road over Okeewalkee Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Scotland Road over Okeewalkee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.