Oconee Street over North Oconee River
FairClarke County, Georgia · 0.2 MI S of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900250
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oconee Street over North Oconee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Oconee Street over North Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 88 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 25,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,930 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oconee Street over North Oconee River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Oconee Street 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 Oconee Street over North Oconee River carry?
About 25,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oconee Street over North Oconee River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Oconee Street over North Oconee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.