US Bridges

Talmadge Memorial over M4032- 2 SR 25C- 2 CR744

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · NW Section of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005101690

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
8,852 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talmadge Memorial over M4032- 2 SR 25C- 2 CR744 is a concrete continuous stayed girder carrying Talmadge Memorial over M4032- 2 SR 25C- 2 CR744 in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,235 by 2031. The structure is 8,852 ft (2,698.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesTalmadge Memorial
CrossesM4032- 2 SR 25C- 2 CR744
LocationNW Section of Savannah
RouteInterstate 16
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08857, -81.09868
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+55 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length8,852 ft (2,698.1 m)
Longest span1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,600 (2024)
Projected traffic11,235 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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$80.2 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Talmadge Memorial over M4032- 2 SR 25C- 2 CR744 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talmadge Memorial over M4032- 2 SR 25C- 2 CR744 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 Talmadge Memorial over M4032- 2 SR 25C- 2 CR744 carry?

About 22,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Talmadge Memorial over M4032- 2 SR 25C- 2 CR744?

The structure is 8,852 ft (2,698.1 m) long with a longest span of 1,100 ft (335.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Talmadge Memorial over M4032- 2 SR 25C- 2 CR744?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.