US Bridges

St. Marys RD (ebl) over SR40 ST Marys-Kingsland

Good

Camden County, Georgia · 4.5 MI W of ST Marys · Structure no. 000000003900570

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Marys RD (ebl) over SR40 ST Marys-Kingsland is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Marys RD (ebl) over SR40 ST Marys-Kingsland in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSt. Marys RD (ebl)
CrossesSR40 ST Marys-Kingsland
Location4.5 MI W of ST Marys
RouteCity Street 532
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.76133, -81.6049
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2024)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Marys RD (ebl) over SR40 ST Marys-Kingsland built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Marys RD (ebl) over SR40 ST Marys-Kingsland 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does St. Marys RD (ebl) over SR40 ST Marys-Kingsland carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is St. Marys RD (ebl) over SR40 ST Marys-Kingsland?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns St. Marys RD (ebl) over SR40 ST Marys-Kingsland?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.