US Bridges

Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 1 MI E of SR 204 (in Sav) · Structure no. 000000005101390

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,831
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 19,831 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,790 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMontgomery Cross
CrossesCasey Canal
Location1 MI E of SR 204 (in Sav)
RouteCity Street 4001
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.99302, -81.10133
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,831 (2024)
Projected traffic29,790 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery Cross over Casey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal carry?

About 19,831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.