SR 181 over Savannah River
FairHart County, Georgia · @ South Carolina ST Line · Structure no. 000000014700170
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 672 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 181 over Savannah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 181 over Savannah River in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2032. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 181 over Savannah River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 181 over Savannah 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 181 over Savannah River carry?
About 1,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 181 over Savannah River?
The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 181 over Savannah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.