US Bridges

Stembridge Road over Oconee River Trib

Fair

Baldwin County, Georgia · 6.8 MI SE of Milledgevill · Structure no. 000000000950200

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stembridge Road over Oconee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Stembridge Road over Oconee River Trib in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStembridge Road
CrossesOconee River Trib
Location6.8 MI SE of Milledgevill
RouteCounty Highway 179
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.02502, -83.13204
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stembridge Road over Oconee River Trib built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stembridge Road over Oconee River Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Stembridge Road over Oconee River Trib carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stembridge Road over Oconee River Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Stembridge Road over Oconee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.