SR 72 over Savannah River
GoodElbert County, Georgia · 7.5 MI E of Middleton · Structure no. 000000010500060
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,044 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,690
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 72 over Savannah River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 72 over Savannah River in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2032. The structure is 2,044 ft (623 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 72 over Savannah River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 72 over Savannah River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 72 over Savannah River carry?
About 1,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 72 over Savannah River?
The structure is 2,044 ft (623 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns SR 72 over Savannah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.