US Bridges

Bass Road over NS Railroad

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000002100690

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Road over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bass Road over NS Railroad in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,315 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBass Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location2 MI W of Macon Cty Lmts
RouteCounty Highway 940
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.90018, -83.74627
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic18,315 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$850,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bass Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bass Road over NS 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bass Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bass Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bass Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.