US Bridges

US 41 SR 49 over NS Railroad

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 1.4 MI S of Macon Cty Lmt · Structure no. 000000002100320

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SR 49 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SR 49 over NS Railroad in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 72 years old, older 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,400 by 2031. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 41 SR 49
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1.4 MI S of Macon Cty Lmt
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.74656, -83.65555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2024)
Projected traffic38,400 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SR 49 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 41 SR 49 over NS 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 SR 49 over NS Railroad carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SR 49 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SR 49 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.