US Bridges

H.S.Truman Pkwy over SR 26 (us 80)

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Thunderbolt · Structure no. 000000005101730

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

H.S.Truman Pkwy over SR 26 (us 80) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H.S.Truman Pkwy over SR 26 (us 80) in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,330 by 2031. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesH.S.Truman Pkwy
CrossesSR 26 (us 80)
Location2 MI W of Thunderbolt
RouteCity Street 1148
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.04379, -81.06961
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,700 (2024)
Projected traffic33,330 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was H.S.Truman Pkwy over SR 26 (us 80) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is H.S.Truman Pkwy over SR 26 (us 80) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does H.S.Truman Pkwy over SR 26 (us 80) carry?

About 29,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is H.S.Truman Pkwy over SR 26 (us 80)?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns H.S.Truman Pkwy over SR 26 (us 80)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.