US Bridges

Lotts Island Road over Cranes Island Canal

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · Hunter Aaf · Structure no. DAPFORSTE008701

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Lotts Island Road over Cranes Island Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lotts Island Road over Cranes Island Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLotts Island Road
CrossesCranes Island Canal
LocationHunter Aaf
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98767, -81.1821
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lotts Island Road over Cranes Island Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lotts Island Road over Cranes Island 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 Lotts Island Road over Cranes Island Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lotts Island Road over Cranes Island Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lotts Island Road over Cranes Island Canal?

It is owned by the Army.