US Bridges

Old SR 15 over Mcnutt Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021900070

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 15 over Mcnutt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 15 over Mcnutt Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,930 by 2032. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld SR 15
CrossesMcnutt Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Watkinsville
RouteCounty Highway 517
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91065, -83.40069
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2024)
Projected traffic9,930 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 15 over Mcnutt Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 15 over Mcnutt Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 15 over Mcnutt Creek carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 15 over Mcnutt Creek?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 15 over Mcnutt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.