US Bridges

SR 11 over Middle Oconee River

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015700040

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
490 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over Middle Oconee River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 11 over Middle Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,780 by 2032. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11
CrossesMiddle Oconee River
Location2.5 MI SW of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 11
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0956, -83.60671
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2024)
Projected traffic12,780 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 over Middle Oconee River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 11 over Middle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 11 over Middle Oconee River carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over Middle Oconee River?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over Middle Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.