US Bridges

Sallie Mood Dr. over Casey Canal

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Hunter Air Fiel · Structure no. 000000005150180

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sallie Mood Dr. over Casey Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Sallie Mood Dr. over Casey Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSallie Mood Dr.
CrossesCasey Canal
Location1 MI S of Hunter Air Fiel
RouteCity Street 1171
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.99589, -81.09055
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2024)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sallie Mood Dr. over Casey Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sallie Mood Dr. 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 Sallie Mood Dr. over Casey Canal carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sallie Mood Dr. over Casey Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sallie Mood Dr. over Casey Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.