US Bridges

Truman Parkway over Whitefield Avenue

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · City of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005150860

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truman Parkway over Whitefield Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Truman Parkway over Whitefield Avenue in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 41,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,360 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTruman Parkway
CrossesWhitefield Avenue
LocationCity of Savannah
RouteCounty Highway 1148
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.97347, -81.1057
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMarch 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,300 (2024)
Projected traffic44,360 by 2033
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$28.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Truman Parkway over Whitefield Avenue built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truman Parkway over Whitefield 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Truman Parkway over Whitefield Avenue carry?

About 41,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Truman Parkway over Whitefield Avenue?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Truman Parkway over Whitefield Avenue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.