Old Macon HWY over Middle Oconee River
GoodClarke County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Athens · Structure no. 000000005900280
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Macon HWY over Middle Oconee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Macon HWY over Middle Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Macon HWY over Middle Oconee River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Macon HWY over Middle 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 2023.
How much traffic does Old Macon HWY over Middle Oconee River carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Macon HWY over Middle Oconee River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old Macon HWY over Middle Oconee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.