US Bridges

Radium Springs Roa over Marine Corp Canal

Fair

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Southside · Structure no. 000000009500020

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,230
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radium Springs Roa over Marine Corp Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Radium Springs Roa over Marine Corp Canal in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,220 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRadium Springs Roa
CrossesMarine Corp Canal
LocationAlbany - Southside
RouteCity Street 114
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.53938, -84.13621
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,230 (2024)
Projected traffic8,220 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Radium Springs Roa over Marine Corp Canal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radium Springs Roa over Marine Corp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Radium Springs Roa over Marine Corp Canal carry?

About 5,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Radium Springs Roa over Marine Corp Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Radium Springs Roa over Marine Corp Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.