US Bridges

Jimmy Deloach Pkwy over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · Port Wentworth City Limit · Structure no. 000000005151010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jimmy Deloach Pkwy over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jimmy Deloach Pkwy over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJimmy Deloach Pkwy
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
LocationPort Wentworth City Limit
RouteState Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.15387, -81.17619
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic8,295 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$16 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jimmy Deloach Pkwy over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jimmy Deloach Pkwy over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jimmy Deloach Pkwy over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jimmy Deloach Pkwy over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmy Deloach Pkwy over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.