US Bridges

SR 30 - US 280 over Oconee River Overflow

Good

Montgomery County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Mt Vernon · Structure no. 000000020950240

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 - US 280 over Oconee River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 30 - US 280 over Oconee River Overflow in Montgomery County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,585 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 30 - US 280
CrossesOconee River Overflow
Location1 MI W of Mt Vernon
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19152, -82.61688
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,560 (2024)
Projected traffic6,585 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 30 - US 280 over Oconee River Overflow built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 - US 280 over Oconee River Overflow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 30 - US 280 over Oconee River Overflow carry?

About 4,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 - US 280 over Oconee River Overflow?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 30 - US 280 over Oconee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.