US Bridges

Oconee Springs RD over Rooty Creek Trib

Fair

Putnam County, Georgia · 2.9 MI E of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750370

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oconee Springs RD over Rooty Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Oconee Springs RD over Rooty Creek Trib 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOconee Springs RD
CrossesRooty Creek Trib
Location2.9 MI E of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 1085
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.32443, -83.33791
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic870 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oconee Springs RD over Rooty Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Oconee Springs RD over Rooty Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Oconee Springs RD over Rooty Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Oconee Springs RD over Rooty Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Oconee Springs RD over Rooty Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.