US 280 over Canoochee River
FairEvans County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010900300
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 431 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,640
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 280 over Canoochee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 280 over Canoochee River in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 5,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,140 by 2031. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 280 over Canoochee River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 280 over Canoochee River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 280 over Canoochee River carry?
About 5,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 280 over Canoochee River?
The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 280 over Canoochee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.