US Bridges

Entrance Road over South Channel-Savannah R

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1.0 Mile from Fort Pulask · Structure no. 5420001P0000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,295 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2020 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Entrance Road over South Channel-Savannah R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Entrance Road over South Channel-Savannah R in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2040. The structure is 1,295 ft (394.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEntrance Road
CrossesSouth Channel-Savannah R
Location1.0 Mile from Fort Pulask
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02228, -80.8985
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,295 ft (394.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2020)
Projected traffic587 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Entrance Road over South Channel-Savannah R built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Entrance Road over South Channel-Savannah R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Entrance Road over South Channel-Savannah R carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Entrance Road over South Channel-Savannah R?

The structure is 1,295 ft (394.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Entrance Road over South Channel-Savannah R?

It is owned by the National Park Service.