Mitchell Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River
GoodClarke County, Georgia · @park and Waterworks · Structure no. 000000005950050
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 313 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitchell Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitchell Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,365 by 2031. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitchell Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mitchell Bridge RD over Middle 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Mitchell Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mitchell Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River?
The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mitchell Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.