US Bridges

Sandy Run Road over I-95 (sr 405)

Fair

Liberty County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Riceboro · Structure no. 000000017900220

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Run Road over I-95 (sr 405) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Run Road over I-95 (sr 405) in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 years old, older 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Run Road
CrossesI-95 (sr 405)
Location3 MI SE of Riceboro
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.69589, -81.39134
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Run Road over I-95 (sr 405) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Sandy Run Road over I-95 (sr 405) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Run Road over I-95 (sr 405) carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Run Road over I-95 (sr 405)?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Run Road over I-95 (sr 405)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.