US Bridges

SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over North Oconee River

Fair

Clarke County, Georgia · 1.4 MI S of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900410

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over North Oconee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over North Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 33,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,665 by 2031. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR8 SR10L US29 (cb
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location1.4 MI S of Athens Sq
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyClarke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94026, -83.3645
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,110 (2024)
Projected traffic49,665 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR8 SR10L US29 (cb 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over North Oconee River carry?

About 33,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over North Oconee River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.