US Bridges

Waters Ave. over Hampstead Canal

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · N of Intersec of Waters a · Structure no. 000000005150770

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waters Ave. over Hampstead Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Waters Ave. over Hampstead Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 16,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,390 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaters Ave.
CrossesHampstead Canal
LocationN of Intersec of Waters a
RouteCity Street 4005
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.01573, -81.09789
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,900 (2024)
Projected traffic24,390 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waters Ave. over Hampstead Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waters Ave. over Hampstead 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 Waters Ave. over Hampstead Canal carry?

About 16,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Waters Ave. over Hampstead Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Waters Ave. over Hampstead Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.