US Bridges

Jimmy Deloach Pky over SR 21 Norfork Southern

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · Port Wenworth C L · Structure no. 000000005150600

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jimmy Deloach Pky over SR 21 Norfork Southern is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jimmy Deloach Pky over SR 21 Norfork Southern in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,295 by 2031. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJimmy Deloach Pky
CrossesSR 21 Norfork Southern
LocationPort Wenworth C L
RouteCounty Highway 984
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.16356, -81.18459
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic8,295 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jimmy Deloach Pky over SR 21 Norfork Southern built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jimmy Deloach Pky over SR 21 Norfork Southern 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Jimmy Deloach Pky over SR 21 Norfork Southern carry?

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

How long is Jimmy Deloach Pky over SR 21 Norfork Southern?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmy Deloach Pky over SR 21 Norfork Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.