US Bridges

Oconee Springs RD over Crooked Creek

GoodPosted for load

Putnam County, Georgia · 6.5 MI E of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700160

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oconee Springs RD over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Oconee Springs RD over Crooked Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOconee Springs RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location6.5 MI E of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 1085
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.32234, -83.27526
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic765 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oconee Springs RD over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oconee Springs RD over Crooked 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Oconee Springs RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oconee Springs RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oconee Springs RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.