US Bridges

Plainview Road over North Oconee River Trib

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015750420

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview Road over North Oconee River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Plainview Road over North Oconee River Trib in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPlainview Road
CrossesNorth Oconee River Trib
Location6.2 MI NE of Pendergrass
RouteCounty Highway 250
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.2027, -83.58167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainview Road over North Oconee River Trib built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainview Road over North Oconee River Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Plainview Road over North Oconee River Trib carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plainview Road over North Oconee River Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Plainview Road over North Oconee River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.