US Bridges

Veterans Pky on R over Marsh at SR 204 Overpass

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1.6 MI E of I-95. · Structure no. 000000005150610

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
483 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Pky on R over Marsh at SR 204 Overpass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Pky on R over Marsh at SR 204 Overpass in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 23,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,175 by 2031. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVeterans Pky on R
CrossesMarsh at SR 204 Overpass
Location1.6 MI E of I-95.
RouteCounty Highway 975
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98316, -81.20236
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length483 ft (147.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,700 (2024)
Projected traffic26,175 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Pky on R over Marsh at SR 204 Overpass built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Pky on R over Marsh at SR 204 Overpass 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 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Pky on R over Marsh at SR 204 Overpass carry?

About 23,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Pky on R over Marsh at SR 204 Overpass?

The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Pky on R over Marsh at SR 204 Overpass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.