US Bridges

SR 121 (us 25) Byp over NS RR (732986Y)

Fair

Burke County, Georgia · City of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003300520

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 (us 25) Byp over NS RR (732986Y) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 121 (us 25) Byp over NS RR (732986Y) in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,620 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 121 (us 25) Byp
CrossesNS RR (732986Y)
LocationCity of Waynesboro
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyBurke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.1039, -82.01727
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2024)
Projected traffic10,620 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$821,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 121 (us 25) Byp over NS RR (732986Y) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 121 (us 25) Byp over NS RR (732986Y) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 121 (us 25) Byp over NS RR (732986Y) carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 121 (us 25) Byp over NS RR (732986Y)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 (us 25) Byp over NS RR (732986Y)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.