US Bridges

Chandler Bridge RD over North Oconee River

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 1.9 MI SW of Center · Structure no. 000000015751010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
350 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Bridge RD over North Oconee River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chandler Bridge RD over North Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesChandler Bridge RD
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location1.9 MI SW of Center
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.03388, -83.44008
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$46.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chandler Bridge RD over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chandler Bridge RD 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 Chandler Bridge RD over North Oconee River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chandler Bridge RD over North Oconee River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chandler Bridge RD over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.