US Bridges

SR 335 over North Oconee River

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 5.7 MI East of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015700580

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 335 over North Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 335 over North Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2032. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 335
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location5.7 MI East of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 335
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11719, -83.47399
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2024)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 335 over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 335 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 335 over North Oconee River carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 335 over North Oconee River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 335 over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.