Owl Creek Road over Hiawassee River
FairPosted for loadTowns County, Georgia · 5.8 MI S of Hiawassee · Structure no. 000000028150010
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Owl Creek Road over Hiawassee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Owl Creek Road over Hiawassee River in Towns County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Owl Creek Road over Hiawassee River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Owl Creek Road over Hiawassee River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Owl Creek Road over Hiawassee River carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Owl Creek Road over Hiawassee River?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Owl Creek Road over Hiawassee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.