US Bridges

13th Street over Augusta Canal

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.7 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550400

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street over Augusta Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 13th Street over Augusta Canal in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,950 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries13th Street
CrossesAugusta Canal
Location12.7 MI NE of Hephzibah
RouteState Highway 4
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47217, -81.97848
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic13,400 (2024)
Projected traffic31,950 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Street over Augusta Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 13th Street over Augusta Canal carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street over Augusta Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns 13th Street over Augusta Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.