US Bridges

Simpson Road over North Oconee River

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Lula · Structure no. 000000013950520

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simpson Road over North Oconee River is a concrete culvert carrying Simpson Road over North Oconee River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSimpson Road
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location5 MI SW of Lula
RouteCounty Highway 924
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36103, -83.73531
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simpson Road over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simpson Road 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 Simpson Road over North Oconee River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Simpson Road over North Oconee River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Simpson Road over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.