US Bridges

Rodgers St. over Harden Canal

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 0.5 MI S of Pooler · Structure no. 000000005101370

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodgers St. over Harden Canal is a concrete slab carrying Rodgers St. over Harden Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 4,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,265 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRodgers St.
CrossesHarden Canal
Location0.5 MI S of Pooler
RouteCity Street 4067
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.09951, -81.25465
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,230 (2024)
Projected traffic5,265 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodgers St. over Harden Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodgers St. over Harden Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rodgers St. over Harden Canal carry?

About 4,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rodgers St. over Harden Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rodgers St. over Harden Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.