US Bridges

Oconee Circle over North Oconee River

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013950510

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oconee Circle over North Oconee River is a concrete culvert carrying Oconee Circle over North Oconee River in Hall 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOconee Circle
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location5 MI NE of Gainesville
RouteCounty Highway 920
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.33446, -83.75096
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oconee Circle over North Oconee River built?

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

What condition is Oconee Circle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Oconee Circle over North Oconee River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oconee Circle over North Oconee River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Oconee Circle over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.