US Bridges

Meade Road over NS Railroad

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 0.1 MI S of SR 49 E Macon · Structure no. 000000002101900

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meade Road over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meade Road over NS Railroad in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,615 by 2031. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeade Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.1 MI S of SR 49 E Macon
RouteCity Street 3246
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79439, -83.64233
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic3,615 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meade Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meade 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 Meade Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meade Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Meade Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.