US Bridges

West Shaw Road over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Dougherty County, Georgia · 1.0 KM S of Wilkinson Way · Structure no. 2GA1802

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

West Shaw Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying West Shaw Road over Drainage Ditch in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Shaw Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 KM S of Wilkinson Way
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54764, -84.09511
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Shaw Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Shaw Road over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does West Shaw Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Shaw Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns West Shaw Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.