US Bridges

Joe Chandler RD over North Oconee River

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 4.7 MI E of Gainesville · Structure no. 000000013951080

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Chandler RD over North Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Chandler RD over North Oconee River in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,705 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJoe Chandler RD
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location4.7 MI E of Gainesville
RouteCounty Highway 2686
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31254, -83.7448
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,370 (2024)
Projected traffic3,705 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$17.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Chandler RD over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Chandler RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Chandler RD over North Oconee River carry?

About 4,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Joe Chandler RD over North Oconee River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Chandler RD over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.