US Bridges

Delessops Drive over Casey Canal

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · NE Int. Derenne & Waters · Structure no. 000000005101610

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,950
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delessops Drive over Casey Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delessops Drive over Casey Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,650 by 2031. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDelessops Drive
CrossesCasey Canal
LocationNE Int. Derenne & Waters
RouteCity Street 4037
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.03474, -81.08397
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,950 (2024)
Projected traffic16,650 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delessops Drive over Casey Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delessops Drive over Casey Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Delessops Drive over Casey Canal carry?

About 9,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Delessops Drive over Casey Canal?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Delessops Drive over Casey Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.