US Bridges

Clarence Odem RD over Shoal Creek Trib.

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Gratis · Structure no. 000000029751060

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarence Odem RD over Shoal Creek Trib. is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clarence Odem RD over Shoal Creek Trib. in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClarence Odem RD
CrossesShoal Creek Trib.
Location2.5 MI W of Gratis
RouteCounty Highway 251
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8677, -83.70054
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$6.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarence Odem RD over Shoal Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarence Odem RD over Shoal Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Clarence Odem RD over Shoal Creek Trib. carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clarence Odem RD over Shoal Creek Trib.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clarence Odem RD over Shoal Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.