US Bridges

Eve Street over Augusta Canal

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 13.2 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550210

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eve Street over Augusta Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eve Street over Augusta Canal in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEve Street
CrossesAugusta Canal
Location13.2 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 2417
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48766, -81.99396
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2024)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eve Street over Augusta Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eve Street over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Eve Street over Augusta Canal carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eve Street over Augusta Canal?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Eve Street over Augusta Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.