US Bridges

Saxton-Mattox RD over Goosepond Creek

Good

Oglethorpe County, Georgia · 15.9 MI NE of Lexington · Structure no. 000000022150380

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saxton-Mattox RD over Goosepond Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Saxton-Mattox RD over Goosepond Creek in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSaxton-Mattox RD
CrossesGoosepond Creek
Location15.9 MI NE of Lexington
RouteCounty Highway 195
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97214, -82.86478
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saxton-Mattox RD over Goosepond Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saxton-Mattox RD over Goosepond 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Saxton-Mattox RD over Goosepond Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Saxton-Mattox RD over Goosepond Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Saxton-Mattox RD over Goosepond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.