US Bridges

SR 57 over Oconee River

Good

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 7.8 MI E of Toomsboro · Structure no. 000000031950320

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,710 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Oconee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Oconee River in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2032. The structure is 1,710 ft (521.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesOconee River
Location7.8 MI E of Toomsboro
RouteState Highway 57
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.78195, -82.95849
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,710 ft (521.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2024)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Oconee River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Oconee River carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Oconee River?

The structure is 1,710 ft (521.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Oconee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.