US Bridges

Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SE of Patterson · Structure no. 000000022950100

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOtter Creek Road
CrossesOtter Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of Patterson
RouteCounty Highway 140
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.33927, -82.13841
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otter Creek Road over Otter 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Otter Creek Road over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.