Fifteenth Street over Augusta Canal
FairRichmond County, Georgia · 12.9 MI NE of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024500740
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifteenth Street over Augusta Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Fifteenth Street over Augusta Canal in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,065 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifteenth Street over Augusta Canal built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fifteenth Street over Augusta Canal 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 Fifteenth Street over Augusta Canal carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fifteenth Street over Augusta Canal?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Fifteenth Street over Augusta Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.