Perimeter RD over Lamar Canal
FairChatham County, Georgia · Hunter Aaf · Structure no. DAPFORHUNBRGH1
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Perimeter RD over Lamar Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Perimeter RD over Lamar Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perimeter RD over Lamar Canal built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perimeter RD over Lamar Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Perimeter RD over Lamar Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Perimeter RD over Lamar Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Perimeter RD over Lamar Canal?
It is owned by the Army.