US Bridges

Truman Pky on Rmp over Proposed Construction

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 0.3 MI NE of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005150490

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
620 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truman Pky on Rmp over Proposed Construction is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truman Pky on Rmp over Proposed Construction 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,945 by 2031. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTruman Pky on Rmp
CrossesProposed Construction
Location0.3 MI NE of Savannah
RouteCity Street 1148
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07463, -81.07389
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2024)
Projected traffic9,945 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Truman Pky on Rmp over Proposed Construction built?

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

What condition is Truman Pky on Rmp over Proposed Construction 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 Pky on Rmp over Proposed Construction carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Truman Pky on Rmp over Proposed Construction?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Truman Pky on Rmp over Proposed Construction?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.