US Bridges

Hoods Mill Road over North Oconee River

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 4.4 MI SW of Commerce · Structure no. 000000015750800

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoods Mill Road over North Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoods Mill Road over North Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHoods Mill Road
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location4.4 MI SW of Commerce
RouteCounty Highway 427
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14619, -83.48777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoods Mill Road over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoods Mill Road over North Oconee River 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 Hoods Mill Road over North Oconee River carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hoods Mill Road over North Oconee River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hoods Mill Road over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.