SR 243 over Oconee River
GoodBaldwin County, Georgia · 4.7 MI SE of Milledgevill · Structure no. 000000000950480
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,500 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 243 over Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 243 over Oconee River in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2034. The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 243 over Oconee River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 243 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 243 over Oconee River carry?
About 4,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 243 over Oconee River?
The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 243 over Oconee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.