US Bridges

Dryfork Landing DR over Savannah River Trib

Good

Elbert County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Middleton · Structure no. 000000010550470

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dryfork Landing DR over Savannah River Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dryfork Landing DR over Savannah River Trib in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDryfork Landing DR
CrossesSavannah River Trib
Location4 MI NE of Middleton
RouteCounty Highway 388
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12071, -82.70118
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dryfork Landing DR over Savannah River Trib built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dryfork Landing DR over Savannah River Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dryfork Landing DR over Savannah River Trib carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dryfork Landing DR over Savannah River Trib?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dryfork Landing DR over Savannah River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.