US Bridges

I-516 over Dundee Canal

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · City of Garden City · Structure no. 000000005100300

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-516 over Dundee Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-516 over Dundee Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesI-516
CrossesDundee Canal
LocationCity of Garden City
RouteInterstate 516
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.09986, -81.14314
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2024)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-516 over Dundee Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-516 over Dundee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-516 over Dundee Canal carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-516 over Dundee Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-516 over Dundee Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.