Island Expressway over Richardson Creek
FairChatham County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Int SR 26 · Structure no. 000000005101330
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 231 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Expressway over Richardson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Expressway over Richardson Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,110 by 2032. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Island Expressway over Richardson Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Island Expressway over Richardson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Island Expressway over Richardson Creek carry?
About 21,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Island Expressway over Richardson Creek?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Island Expressway over Richardson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.