US Bridges

Oconee Street over NS Railroad

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 0.1 MI E JCT Broad-Thomas · Structure no. 000000005900240

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oconee Street over NS Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Oconee Street over NS Railroad in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,455 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOconee Street
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.1 MI E JCT Broad-Thomas
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.95775, -83.37105
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,300 (2024)
Projected traffic31,455 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$294,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oconee Street over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oconee Street over NS Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oconee Street over NS Railroad carry?

About 25,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oconee Street over NS Railroad?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Oconee Street over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.