US Bridges

Sanford Drive over Tanyard Ck-Uga Park Lot

FairPosted for load

Clarke County, Georgia · Sanford Stadium · Structure no. 000000005950150

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
554 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Sanford Drive over Tanyard Ck-Uga Park Lot is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanford Drive over Tanyard Ck-Uga Park Lot in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2032. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanford Drive
CrossesTanyard Ck-Uga Park Lot
LocationSanford Stadium
RouteCounty Highway 327
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94997, -83.3746
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sanford Drive over Tanyard Ck-Uga Park Lot built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanford Drive over Tanyard Ck-Uga Park Lot 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sanford Drive over Tanyard Ck-Uga Park Lot carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sanford Drive over Tanyard Ck-Uga Park Lot?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sanford Drive over Tanyard Ck-Uga Park Lot?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.