US Bridges

East Hall Road over North Oconee River

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013950410

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Hall Road over North Oconee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Hall Road over North Oconee River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEast Hall Road
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location6 MI E of Gainesville
RouteCounty Highway 810
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28983, -83.72527
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$897,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Hall Road over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Hall Road 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 East Hall Road over North Oconee River carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Hall Road over North Oconee River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Hall Road over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.