US Bridges

Dollar Store RD over Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NW Ochlocknee · Structure no. 000000027550440

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dollar Store RD over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Dollar Store RD over Horse Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDollar Store RD
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.5 MI NW Ochlocknee
RouteCounty Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.98117, -84.07733
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dollar Store RD over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Dollar Store RD over Horse Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dollar Store RD over Horse Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dollar Store RD over Horse Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dollar Store RD over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.