US Bridges

Murray Road over CR 2480 - Augusta Canal

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 14.2 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024501250

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
676 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
25,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Road over CR 2480 - Augusta Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murray Road over CR 2480 - Augusta Canal in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 25,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,445 by 2032. The structure is 676 ft (206 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMurray Road
CrossesCR 2480 - Augusta Canal
Location14.2 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50641, -82.00065
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length676 ft (206 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,600 (2024)
Projected traffic29,445 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$6.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murray Road over CR 2480 - Augusta Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray Road over CR 2480 - Augusta Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Murray Road over CR 2480 - Augusta Canal carry?

About 25,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Murray Road over CR 2480 - Augusta Canal?

The structure is 676 ft (206 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Road over CR 2480 - Augusta Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.