US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Shrimp Creek

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Guyton · Structure no. 000000010350020

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Shrimp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Drive over Shrimp Creek in Effingham 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 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesShrimp Creek
Location3 MI E of Guyton
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.32328, -81.43075
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over Shrimp Creek built?

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

What condition is Riverside Drive over Shrimp 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 Riverside Drive over Shrimp Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Shrimp Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Riverside Drive over Shrimp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.