US Bridges

SR87(US23 Bypass) over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Bleckley County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SE of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002350140

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR87(US23 Bypass) over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR87(US23 Bypass) over Norfolk Southern RR in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,050 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR87(US23 Bypass)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.5 MI SE of Cochran
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.37806, -83.33082
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,380 (2024)
Projected traffic11,050 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$26 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR87(US23 Bypass) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR87(US23 Bypass) over Norfolk Southern RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR87(US23 Bypass) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 4,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR87(US23 Bypass) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR87(US23 Bypass) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.