US Bridges

Burkhalter Road over CR 975 SW Bypass

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SW of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005150350

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkhalter Road over CR 975 SW Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burkhalter Road over CR 975 SW Bypass in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurkhalter Road
CrossesCR 975 SW Bypass
Location1.5 MI SW of Savannah
RouteCity Street 4023
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02799, -81.16931
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burkhalter Road over CR 975 SW Bypass built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkhalter Road over CR 975 SW Bypass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Burkhalter Road over CR 975 SW Bypass carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burkhalter Road over CR 975 SW Bypass?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Burkhalter Road over CR 975 SW Bypass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.