US Bridges

Murray Road over Augusta Canal Trib

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 14.4 MI N of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024501280

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Road over Augusta Canal Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Murray Road over Augusta Canal Trib 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMurray Road
CrossesAugusta Canal Trib
Location14.4 MI N of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50982, -82.00384
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murray Road over Augusta Canal Trib built?

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

What condition is Murray Road over Augusta Canal Trib 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 Augusta Canal Trib carry?

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

How long is Murray Road over Augusta Canal Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Murray Road over Augusta Canal Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.