US Bridges

Reuben Clark St. over Casey Canal

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · Behind Memorial Hosp. · Structure no. 000000005150310

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reuben Clark St. over Casey Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reuben Clark St. 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2029. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesReuben Clark St.
CrossesCasey Canal
LocationBehind Memorial Hosp.
RouteCity Street 409
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.03049, -81.085
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2024)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reuben Clark St. over Casey Canal built?

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

What condition is Reuben Clark St. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Reuben Clark St. over Casey Canal carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reuben Clark St. over Casey Canal?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Reuben Clark St. over Casey Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.