US Bridges

Diamond Hill Ch RD over North Oconee River

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015750490

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Hill Ch RD over North Oconee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Diamond Hill Ch RD over North Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDiamond Hill Ch RD
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location7 MI NE of Pendergrass
RouteCounty Highway 266
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26038, -83.6456
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Diamond Hill Ch RD over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diamond Hill Ch RD 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 Diamond Hill Ch RD over North Oconee River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Hill Ch RD over North Oconee River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Hill Ch RD over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.