US Bridges

Feldspar Drive over CR 975 SW Bypass

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · 3.3 Miles on Veterans Pkw · Structure no. 000000005151350

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,515
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feldspar Drive over CR 975 SW Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Feldspar Drive over CR 975 SW Bypass in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8,515 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,367 by 2032. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFeldspar Drive
CrossesCR 975 SW Bypass
Location3.3 Miles on Veterans Pkw
RouteCity Street 9999
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02044, -81.17306
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,515 (2024)
Projected traffic9,367 by 2032
Trucks70%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$34.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Feldspar Drive over CR 975 SW Bypass built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Feldspar Drive over CR 975 SW Bypass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Feldspar Drive over CR 975 SW Bypass carry?

About 8,515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.

How long is Feldspar Drive over CR 975 SW Bypass?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Feldspar Drive over CR 975 SW Bypass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.