US Bridges

Whitehall Road over North Oconee River

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Athens · Structure no. 000000005900660

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehall Road over North Oconee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Whitehall Road over North Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,405 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhitehall Road
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location1 MI S of Athens
RouteCity Street 329
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90719, -83.35994
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2024)
Projected traffic12,405 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$518,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehall Road over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehall Road over North 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Whitehall Road over North Oconee River carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whitehall Road over North Oconee River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehall Road over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.