US Bridges

Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee Riv Trib

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Athens Sq. · Structure no. 000000005900850

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee Riv Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee Riv Trib in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,920 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNewton Bridge RD
CrossesNorth Oconee Riv Trib
Location4 MI N of Athens Sq.
RouteCity Street 328
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99382, -83.40035
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,130 (2024)
Projected traffic10,920 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee Riv Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton Bridge RD over North 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 Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee Riv Trib carry?

About 8,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee Riv Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Newton Bridge RD over North Oconee Riv Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.