US Bridges

E. President ST over Kayton Canal

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 0.5 MI E of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005101310

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. President ST over Kayton Canal is a concrete slab carrying E. President ST over Kayton Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 64 years old, older 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 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,470 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE. President ST
CrossesKayton Canal
Location0.5 MI E of Savannah
RouteCounty Highway 787
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07224, -81.06782
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2024)
Projected traffic34,470 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. President ST over Kayton Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is E. President ST over Kayton 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does E. President ST over Kayton Canal carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is E. President ST over Kayton Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns E. President ST over Kayton Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.