US Bridges

SR 22 over Oconee River

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · 0.7 MI E of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000900070

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Oconee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over Oconee River in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,765 by 2031. The structure is 1,284 ft (391.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 22
CrossesOconee River
Location0.7 MI E of Milledgeville
RouteState Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.08363, -83.21534
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,284 ft (391.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2024)
Projected traffic24,765 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 22 over Oconee River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Oconee River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Oconee River carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Oconee River?

The structure is 1,284 ft (391.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.