US Bridges

Freemans Creek RD over Freeman Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 1.3 MI NW of Farmington · Structure no. 000000021950250

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freemans Creek RD over Freeman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freemans Creek RD over Freeman Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFreemans Creek RD
CrossesFreeman Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of Farmington
RouteCounty Highway 169
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78538, -83.44389
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$119,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freemans Creek RD over Freeman Creek built?

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

What condition is Freemans Creek RD over Freeman 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 Freemans Creek RD over Freeman Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Freemans Creek RD over Freeman Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Freemans Creek RD over Freeman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.