Barnett Shoals RD over Oconee River
GoodOconee County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021950270
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barnett Shoals RD over Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnett Shoals RD over Oconee River in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 Barnett Shoals RD over Oconee River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barnett Shoals RD over 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 Barnett Shoals RD over Oconee River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Barnett Shoals RD over Oconee River?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Barnett Shoals RD over Oconee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.