US Bridges

Truman Parkway over Derenne Avenue

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · City of Sav. · Structure no. 000000005150660

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truman Parkway over Derenne Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truman Parkway over Derenne Avenue 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 55,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,330 by 2031. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTruman Parkway
CrossesDerenne Avenue
LocationCity of Sav.
RouteCity Street 1148
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02266, -81.08826
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 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,200 (2024)
Projected traffic33,330 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Truman Parkway over Derenne Avenue built?

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

What condition is Truman Parkway over Derenne Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Truman Parkway over Derenne Avenue carry?

About 55,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Truman Parkway over Derenne Avenue?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Truman Parkway over Derenne Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.