SR 44 over Oconee River
Putnam County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 44 over Oconee River in Putnam County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 17,200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 23 of the 58 inventoried bridges in Putnam County rated fair (39.7%); 1 (1.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- It was rated good in the 2024 inventory and is now fair (deck 7 to 6, superstructure 7 to 6, substructure 7 to 6).
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 454 ft |
| Location | 10.8 Mi NE of Eatonton |
| NBI structure number | 000000023700120 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Putnam County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 441 SR 24 over Beaverdam Creek | 1952 | 13,700 | Good |
| US441 SR24 over Dennis Station | 2012 | 9,270 | Good |
| US 441 over Little Creek | 2012 | 9,270 | Good |
| SR 16 over Rooty Creek | 2008 | 9,080 | Good |
| SR 44 over Lick Creek | 1978 | 7,300 | Fair |
| US 129 / SR 44 over Murder Creek | 1967 | 5,760 | Fair |
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