US Bridges

Truman Pkwy over Cs 775 Wheaton ST

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · City of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005150460

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truman Pkwy over Cs 775 Wheaton ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truman Pkwy over Cs 775 Wheaton ST in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTruman Pkwy
CrossesCs 775 Wheaton ST
LocationCity of Savannah
RouteCity Street 1148
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.0611, -81.07167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,700 (2024)
Projected traffic33,330 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Truman Pkwy over Cs 775 Wheaton ST built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truman Pkwy over Cs 775 Wheaton ST 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 Truman Pkwy over Cs 775 Wheaton ST carry?

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

How long is Truman Pkwy over Cs 775 Wheaton ST?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Truman Pkwy over Cs 775 Wheaton ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.