US Bridges

Jimmy Deloach Pky over Pipemaker Canal Trib

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 2 MI N.E. of Pooler · Structure no. 000000005150500

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jimmy Deloach Pky over Pipemaker Canal Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jimmy Deloach Pky over Pipemaker Canal Trib 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 9,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,755 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJimmy Deloach Pky
CrossesPipemaker Canal Trib
Location2 MI N.E. of Pooler
RouteCounty Highway 984
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.15244, -81.27953
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,340 (2024)
Projected traffic4,755 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jimmy Deloach Pky over Pipemaker Canal Trib built?

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

What condition is Jimmy Deloach Pky over Pipemaker Canal Trib 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 Jimmy Deloach Pky over Pipemaker Canal Trib carry?

About 9,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jimmy Deloach Pky over Pipemaker Canal Trib?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmy Deloach Pky over Pipemaker Canal Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.