US Bridges

Clyo-Shannee Road over Ebenezer Creek

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Springfield · Structure no. 000000010350110

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clyo-Shannee Road over Ebenezer Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Clyo-Shannee Road over Ebenezer Creek in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 50 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesClyo-Shannee Road
CrossesEbenezer Creek
Location8 MI NE of Springfield
RouteCounty Highway 64
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.48033, -81.30225
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clyo-Shannee Road over Ebenezer Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Clyo-Shannee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clyo-Shannee Road over Ebenezer Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clyo-Shannee Road over Ebenezer Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Clyo-Shannee Road over Ebenezer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.