US Bridges

Ethridge Rd. over Middle Oconee River

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Georgia · 5.4 MI S of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015700230

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
232 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ethridge Rd. over Middle Oconee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Ethridge Rd. over Middle Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2031. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEthridge Rd.
CrossesMiddle Oconee River
Location5.4 MI S of Jefferson
RouteCounty Highway 2918
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04185, -83.58753
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ethridge Rd. over Middle Oconee River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ethridge Rd. 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 Ethridge Rd. over Middle Oconee River carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ethridge Rd. over Middle Oconee River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ethridge Rd. over Middle Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.