US Bridges

SR 204 over Forest River

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Int I-95 · Structure no. 000000005100760

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
854 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over Forest River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 204 over Forest River in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 64,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,745 by 2031. The structure is 854 ft (260.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 204
CrossesForest River
Location2 MI E of Int I-95
RouteState Highway 204
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98364, -81.18268
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length854 ft (260.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,400 (2024)
Projected traffic77,745 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$7.7 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 204 over Forest River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 over Forest 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 204 over Forest River carry?

About 64,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over Forest River?

The structure is 854 ft (260.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 204 over Forest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.