Athens Street over Oats Creek
GoodRichmond County, Georgia · 10.8 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550080
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Athens Street over Oats Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Athens Street over Oats Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Athens Street over Oats Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Athens Street 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 Athens Street over Oats Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Athens Street over Oats Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Athens Street over Oats Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.