US Bridges

White-Sulphur RD over North Oconee River

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013900630

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White-Sulphur RD over North Oconee River is a steel culvert carrying White-Sulphur RD over North Oconee River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWhite-Sulphur RD
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location5 MI NE of Gainesville
RouteCounty Highway 2595
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.34046, -83.75467
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White-Sulphur RD over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is White-Sulphur RD over North Oconee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does White-Sulphur RD over North Oconee River carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White-Sulphur RD over North Oconee River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns White-Sulphur RD over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.