Rose Dhu Island DR over Houston Creek
FairPosted for loadChatham County, Georgia · Savannah 3 M S of Windsor · Structure no. 000000005150820
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,706
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rose Dhu Island DR over Houston Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rose Dhu Island DR over Houston Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rose Dhu Island DR over Houston Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rose Dhu Island DR over Houston Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Rose Dhu Island DR over Houston Creek carry?
About 1,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rose Dhu Island DR over Houston Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Rose Dhu Island DR over Houston Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.