Simonton Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River
GoodOconee County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021900170
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simonton Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simonton Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,715 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simonton Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simonton Bridge RD over Middle 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 2023.
How much traffic does Simonton Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River carry?
About 6,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Simonton Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Simonton Bridge RD over Middle Oconee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.