Deadwyler Road over North Oconee River
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Georgia · 8.8 MI NW of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015750460
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deadwyler Road over North Oconee River is a concrete tee beam carrying Deadwyler Road over North Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Deadwyler Road over North Oconee River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deadwyler Road over North Oconee River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Deadwyler Road over North Oconee River carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Deadwyler Road over North Oconee River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Deadwyler Road over North Oconee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.