US Bridges

CR386 Benton Blvd. over Saint Augustine Creek

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · City Boundry Line of Sava · Structure no. 000000005151310

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR386 Benton Blvd. over Saint Augustine Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR386 Benton Blvd. over Saint Augustine Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR386 Benton Blvd.
CrossesSaint Augustine Creek
LocationCity Boundry Line of Sava
RouteCity Street 386
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.18204, -81.224
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$25.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR386 Benton Blvd. over Saint Augustine Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR386 Benton Blvd. over Saint Augustine Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR386 Benton Blvd. over Saint Augustine Creek carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR386 Benton Blvd. over Saint Augustine Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR386 Benton Blvd. over Saint Augustine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.