US Bridges

Meade Road over NS Railroad

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 1.5 MI S of SR 49 E Macon · Structure no. 000000002101870

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
440 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meade Road over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meade Road over NS Railroad in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2032. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMeade Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1.5 MI S of SR 49 E Macon
RouteCity Street 3246
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.77523, -83.63542
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2024)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meade Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meade Road 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 Meade Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meade Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Meade Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.