US Bridges

Oakton Road over Cane Creek

FairPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · 7.3 MI S of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550170

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakton Road over Cane Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakton Road over Cane Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOakton Road
CrossesCane Creek
Location7.3 MI S of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.59936, -85.28887
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic120 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakton Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakton Road over Cane 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Oakton Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakton Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oakton Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.