US Bridges

Saber Hall Ext RD over Drainage Canal

Poor

Chatham County, Georgia · Hunter Army Airfield Ga · Structure no. DAPFORSTE008656

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Saber Hall Ext RD over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Saber Hall Ext RD over Drainage Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSaber Hall Ext RD
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationHunter Army Airfield Ga
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.00331, -81.17232
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saber Hall Ext RD over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saber Hall Ext RD over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Saber Hall Ext RD over Drainage Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Saber Hall Ext RD over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Saber Hall Ext RD over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the Army.