US Bridges

Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1 MI E of SR 204 (in Sav) · Structure no. 000000005150290

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,682
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montgomery Cross 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 20,682 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,790 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. 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
Coordinates31.99313, -81.10128
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,682 (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$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal built?

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

What condition is Montgomery Cross 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 Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal carry?

About 20,682 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Cross over Casey Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.