US Bridges

SR 82 Spur over North Oconee River

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 6.8 MI N of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015751060

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 Spur over North Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 82 Spur over North Oconee River in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 82 Spur
CrossesNorth Oconee River
Location6.8 MI N of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 82
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21398, -83.547
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2024)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$30 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 82 Spur over North Oconee River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82 Spur 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 Spur over North Oconee River carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 Spur over North Oconee River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 Spur over North Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.