US Bridges

Oliver Bridge Road over Wild Cat Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Bishop · Structure no. 000000021950240

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver Bridge Road over Wild Cat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oliver Bridge Road over Wild Cat Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOliver Bridge Road
CrossesWild Cat Creek
Location7 MI E of Bishop
RouteCounty Highway 161
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81132, -83.31582
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oliver Bridge Road over Wild Cat Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oliver Bridge Road over Wild Cat Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Oliver Bridge Road over Wild Cat Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oliver Bridge Road over Wild Cat Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Oliver Bridge Road over Wild Cat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.