US Bridges

Scooterville Road over Little Creek

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 6 MI NW of Omega · Structure no. 000000027750870

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,670
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scooterville Road over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying Scooterville Road over Little Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,670 vehicles a day. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesScooterville Road
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationApp 6 MI NW of Omega
RouteCounty Highway 546
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.3925, -83.63163
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,670 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scooterville Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scooterville Road over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Scooterville Road over Little Creek carry?

About 1,670 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Scooterville Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Scooterville Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.