US Bridges

US 41 over NS Railroad

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · SW Macon @ JCT SR 19 · Structure no. 000000002100600

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 41 over NS Railroad in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 49 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,150 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationSW Macon @ JCT SR 19
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.84195, -83.66241
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic27,150 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$815,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 41 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 over NS Railroad carry?

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

How long is US 41 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.