Pooler Bypass over Pipemaker Canal
GoodChatham County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of Pooler · Structure no. 000000005150540
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pooler Bypass over Pipemaker Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Pooler Bypass over Pipemaker Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,095 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pooler Bypass over Pipemaker Canal built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pooler Bypass over Pipemaker 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pooler Bypass over Pipemaker Canal carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pooler Bypass over Pipemaker Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Pooler Bypass over Pipemaker Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.