US Bridges

North Oconee Acces over North Oconee River

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 10.5 MI SW of Winterville · Structure no. 000000005950380

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Oconee Acces over North Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Oconee Acces over North Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2030. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Oconee Acces
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location10.5 MI SW of Winterville
RouteCounty Highway 9999
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.93402, -83.36227
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2024)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 North Oconee Acces over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Oconee Acces 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 North Oconee Acces over North Oconee River carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Oconee Acces over North Oconee River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns North Oconee Acces over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.