US Bridges

Chatham Parkway over CSX Railroad

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1.75 MI W of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005150410

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatham Parkway over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chatham Parkway over CSX Railroad in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,465 by 2031. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChatham Parkway
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.75 MI W of Savannah
RouteCity Street 4030
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.04356, -81.166
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2024)
Projected traffic24,465 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chatham Parkway over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatham Parkway over CSX Railroad 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 Chatham Parkway over CSX Railroad carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chatham Parkway over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Chatham Parkway over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.