US Bridges

Wheeler Street over Norfolk Sou. Railroad

FairPosted for load

Banks County, Georgia · In Alto · Structure no. 000000001150260

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Wheeler Street over Norfolk Sou. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeler Street over Norfolk Sou. Railroad in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeler Street
CrossesNorfolk Sou. Railroad
LocationIn Alto
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyBanks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47038, -83.5691
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$392,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheeler Street over Norfolk Sou. Railroad built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler Street over Norfolk Sou. Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wheeler Street over Norfolk Sou. Railroad carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler Street over Norfolk Sou. Railroad?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler Street over Norfolk Sou. Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.