US Bridges

Guy Paine Road over NS Railroad

FairPosted for load

Bibb County, Georgia · 0.7 MI E of SR 247 E Maco · Structure no. 000000002101860

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
201 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,510
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guy Paine Road over NS Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Guy Paine Road over NS Railroad in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,440 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGuy Paine Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.7 MI E of SR 247 E Maco
RouteCity Street 3241
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.78027, -83.65121
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,510 (2024)
Projected traffic10,440 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guy Paine Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guy Paine 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Guy Paine Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 5,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Guy Paine Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Guy Paine Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.