O. Pendergrass RD over Middle Oconee River
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Georgia · 3.2 MI SE of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015750370
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
O. Pendergrass RD over Middle Oconee River is a concrete tee beam carrying O. Pendergrass RD over Middle Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 O. Pendergrass RD over Middle Oconee River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is O. Pendergrass RD over Middle Oconee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does O. Pendergrass RD over Middle Oconee River carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is O. Pendergrass RD over Middle Oconee River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns O. Pendergrass RD over Middle Oconee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.