Woods Bridge Road over North Oconee River
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Commerce · Structure no. 000000015700500
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 232 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woods Bridge Road over North Oconee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Woods Bridge Road over North Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,935 by 2031. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woods Bridge Road over North Oconee River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woods Bridge Road over North 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 Woods Bridge Road over North Oconee River carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Woods Bridge Road over North 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 Woods Bridge Road over North Oconee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.