US Bridges

Truman Pkwy over CR 787 Pres ST NS RR

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 0.2 MI NE of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005150470

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,911 ft
54 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truman Pkwy over CR 787 Pres ST NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truman Pkwy over CR 787 Pres ST NS RR 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 3,911 ft (1,192.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTruman Pkwy
CrossesCR 787 Pres ST NS RR
Location0.2 MI NE of Savannah
RouteCity Street 1148
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06894, -81.07526
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans54
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,911 ft (1,192.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 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, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$35.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Truman Pkwy over CR 787 Pres ST NS RR built?

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

What condition is Truman Pkwy over CR 787 Pres ST NS RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Truman Pkwy over CR 787 Pres ST NS RR carry?

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

How long is Truman Pkwy over CR 787 Pres ST NS RR?

The structure is 3,911 ft (1,192.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Truman Pkwy over CR 787 Pres ST NS RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.