US Bridges

SR 330 over Middle Oconee River

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 9.2 MI SE of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015700570

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 330 over Middle Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 330 over Middle Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 330
CrossesMiddle Oconee River
Location9.2 MI SE of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 330
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99873, -83.50371
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2024)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 330 over Middle Oconee River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 330 over Middle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 330 over Middle Oconee River carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 330 over Middle Oconee River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 330 over Middle Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.