US Bridges

Jimmy Deloach Pky over Georgia Central Railroad

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 1.9 MI N of Int. SR 404 · Structure no. 000000005151190

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,682
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jimmy Deloach Pky over Georgia Central Railroad is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jimmy Deloach Pky over Georgia Central Railroad in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,682 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,390 by 2038. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJimmy Deloach Pky
CrossesGeorgia Central Railroad
Location1.9 MI N of Int. SR 404
RouteState Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.12454, -81.31275
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,682 (2024)
Projected traffic32,390 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$31.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jimmy Deloach Pky over Georgia Central Railroad built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jimmy Deloach Pky over Georgia Central 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jimmy Deloach Pky over Georgia Central Railroad carry?

About 20,682 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jimmy Deloach Pky over Georgia Central Railroad?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Jimmy Deloach Pky over Georgia Central Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.