US Bridges

US 278/ SR 12 over Lake Oconee (oconee Riv)

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 5.2 MI W of Greensboro · Structure no. 000000013300010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
528 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278/ SR 12 over Lake Oconee (oconee Riv) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278/ SR 12 over Lake Oconee (oconee Riv) in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2032. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 278/ SR 12
CrossesLake Oconee (oconee Riv)
Location5.2 MI W of Greensboro
RouteU.S. Route 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.58134, -83.27409
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length528 ft (160.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2024)
Projected traffic3,195 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278/ SR 12 over Lake Oconee (oconee Riv) built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278/ SR 12 over Lake Oconee (oconee Riv) 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 278/ SR 12 over Lake Oconee (oconee Riv) carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 278/ SR 12 over Lake Oconee (oconee Riv)?

The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 278/ SR 12 over Lake Oconee (oconee Riv)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.