US Bridges

Oak Street over One Mile Branch

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · Valdosta-W Central Sect · Structure no. 000000018500790

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over One Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Street over One Mile Branch in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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.

It carries about 7,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,390 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesOne Mile Branch
LocationValdosta-W Central Sect
RouteCity Street 4901
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.84617, -83.29023
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic7,960 (2024)
Projected traffic15,390 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Street over One Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Oak Street over One Mile Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Street over One Mile Branch carry?

About 7,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over One Mile Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Oak Street over One Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.