US Bridges

SR 44 over Oconee River

Fair

Putnam County, Georgia · 10.8 MI NE of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700120

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
454 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Oconee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Oconee River in Putnam 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,370 by 2031. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesOconee River
Location10.8 MI NE of Eatonton
RouteState Highway 44
CountyPutnam County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44328, -83.26168
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2024)
Projected traffic17,370 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Oconee River built?

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

What condition is SR 44 over Oconee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Oconee River carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Oconee River?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.