US Bridges

Sardis Church Road over NS Railroad

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 8.5 MI South of Macon · Structure no. 000000002150730

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sardis Church Road over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sardis Church Road over NS Railroad in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,932 by 2030. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSardis Church Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location8.5 MI South of Macon
RouteCounty Highway 665
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.69058, -83.684
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2024)
Projected traffic25,932 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$24 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sardis Church Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sardis Church 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sardis Church Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sardis Church Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Sardis Church Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.