US Bridges

Old Savannah Road over Oats Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 10.8 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024501040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Savannah Road over Oats Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Savannah Road over Oats Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 4,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,185 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Savannah Road
CrossesOats Creek
Location10.8 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 1615
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4444, -81.99373
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,870 (2024)
Projected traffic7,185 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Savannah Road over Oats Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Savannah Road over Oats 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Savannah Road over Oats Creek carry?

About 4,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Savannah Road over Oats Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Old Savannah Road over Oats Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.