US Bridges

Old Cassidy Road over Oquina Creek

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Thomasville · Structure no. 000000027550750

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cassidy Road over Oquina Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Cassidy Road over Oquina Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Cassidy Road
CrossesOquina Creek
Location3 MI N of Thomasville
RouteCounty Highway 138
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.88467, -83.98175
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cassidy Road over Oquina Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cassidy Road over Oquina 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Cassidy Road over Oquina Creek carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Cassidy Road over Oquina Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cassidy Road over Oquina Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.