US Bridges

SR 10 - US 1 over CR2493 - Savannah River

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.5 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500210

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,208 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
22,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 - US 1 over CR2493 - Savannah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 10 - US 1 over CR2493 - Savannah River in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2032. The structure is 1,208 ft (368.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 10 - US 1
CrossesCR2493 - Savannah River
Location13.5 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47559, -81.9554
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,208 ft (368.2 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2024)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10.9 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 10 - US 1 over CR2493 - Savannah River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 10 - US 1 over CR2493 - Savannah 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 10 - US 1 over CR2493 - Savannah River carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 - US 1 over CR2493 - Savannah River?

The structure is 1,208 ft (368.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 - US 1 over CR2493 - Savannah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.