US Bridges

Pooler By-Pass over CSX Railroad

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1 MI S of SR 26 in Pooler · Structure no. 000000005150700

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
530 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pooler By-Pass over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pooler By-Pass over CSX Railroad 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 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,875 by 2031. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPooler By-Pass
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1 MI S of SR 26 in Pooler
RouteCounty Highway 1269
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.11112, -81.26684
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2024)
Projected traffic22,875 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pooler By-Pass over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Pooler By-Pass over CSX Railroad 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 Pooler By-Pass over CSX Railroad carry?

About 26,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pooler By-Pass over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pooler By-Pass over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.