US Bridges

US 25 Ew Stricklan over Canoochee River

Good

Evans County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010900360

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 Ew Stricklan over Canoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 25 Ew Stricklan over Canoochee River in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,685 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 25 Ew Stricklan
CrossesCanoochee River
Location1 MI N of Claxton
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.18429, -81.88877
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,940 (2024)
Projected traffic8,685 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 Ew Stricklan over Canoochee River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 Ew Stricklan over Canoochee 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 25 Ew Stricklan over Canoochee River carry?

About 8,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 25 Ew Stricklan over Canoochee River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 Ew Stricklan over Canoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.