US 280 over Canoochee River
Evans County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 280 over Canoochee River in Evans County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,640 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 13 of the 48 inventoried bridges in Evans County rated fair (27.1%); 1 (2.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 431 ft |
| Location | 7 Mi E of Claxton |
| NBI structure number | 000000010900300 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Evans County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 25 SR 73 over Canoochee River O/f | 1989 | 8,940 | Good |
| US 25 Ew Stricklan over Canoochee River | 1989 | 8,940 | Good |
| US 25 SR 73 over Canoochee River O/f | 1989 | 8,940 | Good |
| US 25 SR 73 over Thick Creek | 1987 | 8,520 | Good |
| US 25 SR 73 over Grice Creek | 1940 | 5,370 | Good |
| US 25 SR 73 over Bull Creek | 1996 | 5,320 | Good |
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