Nowell Drive over Augusta Canal
GoodRichmond County, Georgia · 12.5 MI NE of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550600
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nowell Drive over Augusta Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nowell Drive over 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nowell Drive over Augusta Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nowell Drive 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 Nowell Drive over Augusta Canal carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nowell Drive over Augusta Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Nowell Drive over Augusta Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.