US Bridges

Tallassee Road over Middle Oconee Riv Trib

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 0.25 MI N of 29 Bypass · Structure no. 000000005900630

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallassee Road over Middle Oconee Riv Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Tallassee Road over Middle Oconee Riv Trib in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 84 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,435 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTallassee Road
CrossesMiddle Oconee Riv Trib
Location0.25 MI N of 29 Bypass
RouteCity Street 323
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96616, -83.43111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2024)
Projected traffic21,435 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tallassee Road over Middle Oconee Riv Trib built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Tallassee Road over Middle Oconee Riv Trib 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 Tallassee Road over Middle Oconee Riv Trib carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tallassee Road over Middle Oconee Riv Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Tallassee Road over Middle Oconee Riv Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.