US Bridges

Louisville Road over Springfield Canal

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 0.25 MI S of Talmadge Br. · Structure no. 000000005101500

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,430
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louisville Road over Springfield Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louisville Road over Springfield 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 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 9,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,780 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLouisville Road
CrossesSpringfield Canal
Location0.25 MI S of Talmadge Br.
RouteCity Street 4032
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07717, -81.10386
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,430 (2024)
Projected traffic12,780 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louisville Road over Springfield Canal built?

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

What condition is Louisville Road over Springfield 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Louisville Road over Springfield Canal carry?

About 9,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Louisville Road over Springfield Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Louisville Road over Springfield Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.