US Bridges

Jimmy Deloach Pky over CSX Railroad

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 7.75 MI NE of Pooler · Structure no. 000000005150530

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

About this bridge

Jimmy Deloach Pky over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jimmy Deloach Pky over CSX Railroad 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJimmy Deloach Pky
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location7.75 MI NE of Pooler
RouteCounty Highway 984
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.16424, -81.20059
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 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
CrossesRailroad
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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jimmy Deloach Pky over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Jimmy Deloach Pky over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Jimmy Deloach Pky over CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is Jimmy Deloach Pky over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmy Deloach Pky over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.