US Bridges

Cabin Creek Road over North Oconee River Trib

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 6.5 MI East of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015750030

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cabin Creek Road over North Oconee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Cabin Creek Road over North Oconee River Trib in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCabin Creek Road
CrossesNorth Oconee River Trib
Location6.5 MI East of Jefferson
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12567, -83.46233
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cabin Creek Road over North Oconee River Trib built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cabin Creek Road over North Oconee River Trib 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 Cabin Creek Road over North Oconee River Trib carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cabin Creek Road over North Oconee River Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cabin Creek Road over North Oconee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.