US Bridges

Eagles Way over Oats Creek Trib

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 11 MI NE of Hephziban · Structure no. 000000024550280

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagles Way over Oats Creek Trib is a concrete continuous slab carrying Eagles Way over Oats Creek Trib in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEagles Way
CrossesOats Creek Trib
Location11 MI NE of Hephziban
RouteCounty Highway 443
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45536, -82.00632
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2024)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagles Way over Oats Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagles Way over Oats Creek Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does Eagles Way over Oats Creek Trib carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eagles Way over Oats Creek Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Eagles Way over Oats Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.