US Bridges

College Station RD over North Oconee River

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005950420

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,695
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Station RD over North Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Station RD over North Oconee River in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,695 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,520 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCollege Station RD
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location2 MI S of Athens Sq
RouteCity Street 304
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9321, -83.35943
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,695 (2024)
Projected traffic35,520 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$36 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Station RD over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Station RD 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 College Station RD over North Oconee River carry?

About 3,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is College Station RD over North Oconee River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns College Station RD over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.