US Bridges

Nellie B. Ave. over SR8 SR10L US29

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 1.4 MI W of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900590

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nellie B. Ave. over SR8 SR10L US29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nellie B. Ave. over SR8 SR10L US29 in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,615 by 2031. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNellie B. Ave.
CrossesSR8 SR10L US29
Location1.4 MI W of Athens Sq
RouteCity Street 320
CountyClarke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9558, -83.34994
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,140 (2024)
Projected traffic6,615 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nellie B. Ave. over SR8 SR10L US29 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nellie B. Ave. over SR8 SR10L US29 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 Nellie B. Ave. over SR8 SR10L US29 carry?

About 5,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nellie B. Ave. over SR8 SR10L US29?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Nellie B. Ave. over SR8 SR10L US29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.