US Bridges

Carolina Avenue over Dasher Branch

FairPosted for load

Effingham County, Georgia · City Limit of Rincon · Structure no. 000000010350280

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carolina Avenue over Dasher Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Carolina Avenue over Dasher Branch in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarolina Avenue
CrossesDasher Branch
LocationCity Limit of Rincon
RouteCity Street 560
CountyEffingham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.28583, -81.23514
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carolina Avenue over Dasher Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carolina Avenue over Dasher Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Carolina Avenue over Dasher Branch carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carolina Avenue over Dasher Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Carolina Avenue over Dasher Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.