US Bridges

SR00307 over Port Authority Railroad

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1.6 Miles South of Port W · Structure no. 000000005150810

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
949 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR00307 over Port Authority Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR00307 over Port Authority Railroad in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,630 by 2030. The structure is 949 ft (289.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR00307
CrossesPort Authority Railroad
Location1.6 Miles South of Port W
RouteState Highway 307
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12663, -81.15607
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length949 ft (289.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2024)
Projected traffic39,630 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR00307 over Port Authority Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR00307 over Port Authority Railroad 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 SR00307 over Port Authority Railroad carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR00307 over Port Authority Railroad?

The structure is 949 ft (289.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR00307 over Port Authority Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.