Oglethorpe County Bridge Report Card
Oglethorpe County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Oglethorpe County, Georgia
Oglethorpe County has 50 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.0% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 358 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Oglethorpe County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 50 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 358 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.0% | 12.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 61,619 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 358 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Oglethorpe County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Bridges RD over Moss Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 190 | 1990 |
| Duck Pond Road over Dry Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 158 | 1950 |
| Saxton-mattox RD over Long Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1950 |
| US 78 SR 10 over Moss Creek | High traffic | Fair | 9,950 | 1920 |
| US 78 SR 10 over Dry Fork Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,480 | 1964 |
| US 78 SR 10 over Long Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,340 | 1964 |
| US 78 SR 10 over Buffalo Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,340 | 1964 |
| SR 22 over South Fork Broad River | High traffic | Good | 3,130 | 2007 |
| Smithsonia Road over Sulphur Spring Br Trib | High traffic | Good | 2,590 | 1960 |
| Hargrove Lake RD over Mill Creek | High traffic | Good | 2,220 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.