US Bridges

Seckinger Ford RD over Dasher Creek

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Rincon · Structure no. 000000010350490

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seckinger Ford RD over Dasher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Seckinger Ford RD over Dasher Creek in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,070 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSeckinger Ford RD
CrossesDasher Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Rincon
RouteCounty Highway 953
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.30911, -81.1984
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,870 (2024)
Projected traffic8,070 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seckinger Ford RD over Dasher Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seckinger Ford RD over Dasher 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 Seckinger Ford RD over Dasher Creek carry?

About 6,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seckinger Ford RD over Dasher Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Seckinger Ford RD over Dasher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.