US Bridges

SR 362 over Red Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · 6 MI NE of Greenville · Structure no. 000000019900520

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 362 over Red Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 362 over Red Oak Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2031. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 362
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location6 MI NE of Greenville
RouteState Highway 362
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.10419, -84.66633
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 362 over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 362 over Red Oak 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 362 over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 362 over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 362 over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.