US Bridges

Pooler Parkway over SR 26

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · City Limits of Pooler · Structure no. 000000005150720

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pooler Parkway over SR 26 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pooler Parkway over SR 26 in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,095 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPooler Parkway
CrossesSR 26
LocationCity Limits of Pooler
RouteCounty Highway 1269
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12234, -81.26759
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,800 (2024)
Projected traffic28,095 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pooler Parkway over SR 26 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pooler Parkway over SR 26 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pooler Parkway over SR 26 carry?

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

How long is Pooler Parkway over SR 26?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Pooler Parkway over SR 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.