US Bridges

Little Richard over Norfolk Southern R/R

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · Macon City Limits · Structure no. 000000002151010

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Richard over Norfolk Southern R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Richard over Norfolk Southern R/R in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLittle Richard
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
LocationMacon City Limits
RouteCity Street 99
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.826, -83.63757
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2024)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$9.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Richard over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Richard over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Little Richard over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Richard over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Little Richard over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.