US Bridges

Epps Bridge Parkwa over Mcnutt Creek

Good

Oconee County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Watkinsville · Structure no. 000000021950350

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Epps Bridge Parkwa over Mcnutt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Epps Bridge Parkwa over Mcnutt Creek in Oconee County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,290 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesEpps Bridge Parkwa
CrossesMcnutt Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Watkinsville
RouteCounty Highway 344
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92316, -83.44014
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2024)
Projected traffic43,290 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Epps Bridge Parkwa over Mcnutt Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Epps Bridge Parkwa 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 Epps Bridge Parkwa over Mcnutt Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Epps Bridge Parkwa over Mcnutt Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Epps Bridge Parkwa over Mcnutt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.