US Bridges

Ga SR 181 over Savannah River

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · Ga/Sc State Line · Structure no. 000000000010091

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
672 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Ga SR 181 over Savannah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ga SR 181 over Savannah River in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,701 by 2043. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGa SR 181
CrossesSavannah River
LocationGa/Sc State Line
RouteState Highway 181
Coordinates34.32473, -82.79161
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,701 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ga SR 181 over Savannah River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ga SR 181 over Savannah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Ga SR 181 over Savannah River carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ga SR 181 over Savannah River?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ga SR 181 over Savannah River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.