US Bridges

Molly Pond Road over Oats Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 11.1 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550300

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Molly Pond Road over Oats Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Molly Pond Road over Oats Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMolly Pond Road
CrossesOats Creek
Location11.1 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 2695
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44695, -81.98492
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Molly Pond Road over Oats Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Molly Pond 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 Molly Pond Road over Oats Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Molly Pond Road over Oats Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Molly Pond Road over Oats Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.