US Bridges

Damon Gause Bypass over Oconee Riv Trib

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 1.4 MI SW of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015750890

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Damon Gause Bypass over Oconee Riv Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Damon Gause Bypass over Oconee Riv Trib in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,435 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDamon Gause Bypass
CrossesOconee Riv Trib
Location1.4 MI SW of Jefferson
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10313, -83.59291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2024)
Projected traffic18,435 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Damon Gause Bypass over Oconee Riv Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Damon Gause Bypass over Oconee Riv Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Damon Gause Bypass over Oconee Riv Trib carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Damon Gause Bypass over Oconee Riv Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Damon Gause Bypass over Oconee Riv Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.