US Bridges

Fountain Road over I-95 (sr 405)

Good

McIntosh County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Darien · Structure no. 000000019100010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain Road over I-95 (sr 405) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain Road over I-95 (sr 405) in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFountain Road
CrossesI-95 (sr 405)
Location4 MI N of Darien
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyMcIntosh County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.4315, -81.44375
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.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain Road over I-95 (sr 405) 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 April 2024.

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

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.