US Bridges

Jimmy Deloach Pky over Walthour Swamp

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 6.7 MI NE of Pooler · Structure no. 000000005150510

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jimmy Deloach Pky over Walthour Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jimmy Deloach Pky over Walthour Swamp in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2031. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJimmy Deloach Pky
CrossesWalthour Swamp
Location6.7 MI NE of Pooler
RouteCounty Highway 984
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.16318, -81.20753
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic8,175 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jimmy Deloach Pky over Walthour Swamp built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jimmy Deloach Pky over Walthour Swamp 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 Walthour Swamp carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jimmy Deloach Pky over Walthour Swamp?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmy Deloach Pky over Walthour Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.