Bells Ferry Road over Oconee River
FairPosted for loadWheeler County, Georgia · 16 MI SE of Glenwood · Structure no. 000000030900270
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 478 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bells Ferry Road over Oconee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bells Ferry Road over Oconee River in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bells Ferry Road over Oconee River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bells Ferry Road 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bells Ferry Road over Oconee River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bells Ferry Road over Oconee River?
The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Ferry Road over Oconee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.