US Bridges

US 129 SR 10L (cc over North Oconee River

Fair

Clarke County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900140

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
63,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 129 SR 10L (cc over North Oconee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 129 SR 10L (cc over North Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 63,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,085 by 2032. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 129 SR 10L (cc
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location1.5 MI N of Athens Sq
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97676, -83.38211
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,100 (2024)
Projected traffic68,085 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 129 SR 10L (cc over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 129 SR 10L (cc over North Oconee River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 129 SR 10L (cc over North Oconee River carry?

About 63,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 129 SR 10L (cc over North Oconee River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 129 SR 10L (cc over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.