Laroach Road over Shipyard Creek
FairChatham County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005101400
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laroach Road over Shipyard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Laroach Road over Shipyard Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,975 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 39 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laroach Road over Shipyard Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laroach Road over Shipyard 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Laroach Road over Shipyard Creek carry?
About 5,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Laroach Road over Shipyard Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Laroach Road over Shipyard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.