Johnny Mercer Blvd over Turner Creek
FairChatham County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005100810
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,308 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnny Mercer Blvd over Turner Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnny Mercer Blvd over Turner Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,730 by 2031. The structure is 1,308 ft (398.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnny Mercer Blvd over Turner Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Johnny Mercer Blvd over Turner Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Johnny Mercer Blvd over Turner Creek carry?
About 21,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Johnny Mercer Blvd over Turner Creek?
The structure is 1,308 ft (398.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Johnny Mercer Blvd over Turner Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.