US Bridges

Goodrich Road over Canal Spillway

Poor

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.2 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550150

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodrich Road over Canal Spillway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goodrich Road over Canal Spillway in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodrich Road
CrossesCanal Spillway
Location13.2 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 2480
CountyRichmond County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48526, -81.99119
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodrich Road over Canal Spillway built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodrich Road over Canal Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Goodrich Road over Canal Spillway carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goodrich Road over Canal Spillway?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Goodrich Road over Canal Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.