US Bridges

Cat Creek Road over Cat Creek O/F

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 3 MI SW of Barretts · Structure no. 000000018550710

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cat Creek Road over Cat Creek O/F is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cat Creek Road over Cat Creek O/F in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCat Creek Road
CrossesCat Creek O/F
LocationApp 3 MI SW of Barretts
RouteCounty Highway 557
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.99121, -83.24629
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2024)
Projected traffic3,885 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cat Creek Road over Cat Creek O/F built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cat Creek Road over Cat Creek O/F 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 Cat Creek Road over Cat Creek O/F carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cat Creek Road over Cat Creek O/F?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cat Creek Road over Cat Creek O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.