US Bridges

SR 15 over Oconee River

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 11.9 MI NW of Greensboro · Structure no. 000000013300400

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Oconee River in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,270 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2032. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesOconee River
Location11.9 MI NW of Greensboro
RouteState Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72051, -83.29524
Functional classRural Major 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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,270 (2024)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Oconee River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Oconee River carry?

About 4,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Oconee River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.