River Watch Pkwy over NS RR
Richmond County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- River Watch Pkwy over NS RR in Richmond County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 164 of the 183 inventoried bridges in Richmond County rated good (89.6%); 3 (1.6%) 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 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 108 ft |
| Location | 12.9 Mi NE of Hephizibah |
| NBI structure number | 000000024550870 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Richmond County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-520 over Raes Creek | 1965 | 95,100 | Good |
| I-520 over CR1501 Wrightsboro Rd | 1973 | 95,100 | Good |
| I-520 (wbl) over CSX Railroad | 1998 | 92,500 | Good |
| I-520 (wbl) over Laney Walker Blvd. | 2004 | 92,500 | Good |
| I-520 over CSX Railroad (279466S) | 1973 | 91,200 | Good |
| I-520 (wbl) over Merry Bros. (private) | 1998 | 91,000 | Good |
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