US Bridges

US 280 SR 30 over Oconee River

Good

Wheeler County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Glenwood · Structure no. 000000030950340

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,310 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
4,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 SR 30 over Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 280 SR 30 over Oconee River in Wheeler County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2032. The structure is 2,310 ft (704.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 280 SR 30
CrossesOconee River
Location2 MI E of Glenwood
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19129, -82.62876
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,310 ft (704.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,560 (2024)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$307.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 SR 30 over Oconee River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280 SR 30 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 280 SR 30 over Oconee River carry?

About 4,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 280 SR 30 over Oconee River?

The structure is 2,310 ft (704.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 SR 30 over Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.