US Bridges

Gillsville Highway over N Oconee River Trib

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 7.5MI S of Lula · Structure no. 000000013950950

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gillsville Highway over N Oconee River Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Gillsville Highway over N Oconee River Trib in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGillsville Highway
CrossesN Oconee River Trib
Location7.5MI S of Lula
RouteState Highway 323
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28239, -83.68762
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gillsville Highway over N Oconee River Trib built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gillsville Highway over N Oconee River Trib 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 Gillsville Highway over N Oconee River Trib carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gillsville Highway over N Oconee River Trib?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Gillsville Highway over N Oconee River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.