Ga SR 72 over Savannah River
GoodAbbeville County, South Carolina · Ga/Sc State Line · Structure no. 000000000010090
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,044 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Ga SR 72 over Savannah River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ga SR 72 over Savannah River in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,958 by 2043. The structure is 2,044 ft (623 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 Ga SR 72 over Savannah River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ga SR 72 over Savannah River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ga SR 72 over Savannah River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ga SR 72 over Savannah River?
The structure is 2,044 ft (623 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Ga SR 72 over Savannah River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.