US Bridges

St. Marys RD (wbl) over St. Marys Railroad

Good

Camden County, Georgia · 4.5 MI W of ST Marys · Structure no. 000000003950420

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Marys RD (wbl) over St. Marys Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Marys RD (wbl) over St. Marys Railroad in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,530 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSt. Marys RD (wbl)
CrossesSt. Marys Railroad
Location4.5 MI W of ST Marys
RouteCity Street 6052
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.76029, -81.60595
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2024)
Projected traffic16,530 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Marys RD (wbl) over St. Marys Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is St. Marys RD (wbl) over St. Marys 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does St. Marys RD (wbl) over St. Marys Railroad carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is St. Marys RD (wbl) over St. Marys Railroad?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns St. Marys RD (wbl) over St. Marys Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.