Perimeter Road over Lamar Canal
GoodChatham County, Georgia · Hunter Aaf · Structure no. DAPFORSTE008560
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Perimeter Road over Lamar Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perimeter Road over Lamar Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Perimeter Road over Lamar Canal built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perimeter Road over Lamar Canal 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Perimeter Road over Lamar Canal carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Perimeter Road over Lamar Canal?
The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Perimeter Road over Lamar Canal?
It is owned by the Army.