US Bridges

Derenne Ave. over Casey Canal

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 0.7 MI W of Skidaway Road · Structure no. 000000005100040

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Derenne Ave. over Casey Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Derenne Ave. over Casey Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 33,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,965 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDerenne Ave.
CrossesCasey Canal
Location0.7 MI W of Skidaway Road
RouteCity Street 1503
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02289, -81.0892
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,400 (2024)
Projected traffic58,965 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$996,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Derenne Ave. over Casey Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Derenne Ave. over Casey Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Derenne Ave. over Casey Canal carry?

About 33,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Derenne Ave. over Casey Canal?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Derenne Ave. over Casey Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.