US Bridges

River Watch Pkwy over NS RR

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 12.9 MI NE of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024550870

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Watch Pkwy over NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Watch Pkwy over NS RR in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,600 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Watch Pkwy
CrossesNS RR
Location12.9 MI NE of Hephizibah
RouteCounty Highway 104
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48438, -81.98719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2024)
Projected traffic33,600 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$639,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Watch Pkwy over NS RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Watch Pkwy over NS RR 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 River Watch Pkwy over NS RR carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River Watch Pkwy over NS RR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns River Watch Pkwy over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.