US Bridges

Long Bridge Road over Ebenezer Creek

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Springfield · Structure no. 000000010300300

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
252 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Bridge Road over Ebenezer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Long Bridge Road over Ebenezer Creek in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLong Bridge Road
CrossesEbenezer Creek
Location4 MI E of Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 953
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.36446, -81.23093
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,130 (2024)
Projected traffic4,050 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Bridge Road over Ebenezer Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Bridge Road over Ebenezer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Long Bridge Road over Ebenezer Creek carry?

About 4,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Long Bridge Road over Ebenezer Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Long Bridge Road over Ebenezer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.