US Bridges

Entr Ramp to US 1/ over CR 2494 Ellis Street

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.3 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024500220

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entr Ramp to US 1/ over CR 2494 Ellis Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Entr Ramp to US 1/ over CR 2494 Ellis Street in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEntr Ramp to US 1/
CrossesCR 2494 Ellis Street
Location13.3 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47121, -81.95698
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$435,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Entr Ramp to US 1/ over CR 2494 Ellis Street built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Entr Ramp to US 1/ over CR 2494 Ellis Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Entr Ramp to US 1/ over CR 2494 Ellis Street carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Entr Ramp to US 1/ over CR 2494 Ellis Street?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Entr Ramp to US 1/ over CR 2494 Ellis Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.