US Bridges

Veterans Parkway over SR 204

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1.6 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 000000005150630

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,802 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
23,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Parkway over SR 204 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Parkway over SR 204 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 1,802 ft (549.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Parkway
CrossesSR 204
Location1.6 MI E of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 975
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98354, -81.19978
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,802 ft (549.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,700 (2024)
Projected traffic26,175 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$16.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Parkway over SR 204 built?

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

What condition is Veterans Parkway over SR 204 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 Veterans Parkway over SR 204 carry?

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

How long is Veterans Parkway over SR 204?

The structure is 1,802 ft (549.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Parkway over SR 204?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.