US Bridges

Taylor Road over NS RR Spur

Fair

Carroll County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Whitesburg · Structure no. 000000004550980

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over NS RR Spur is a concrete tee beam carrying Taylor Road over NS RR Spur in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesNS RR Spur
Location4 MI SW of Whitesburg
RouteCounty Highway 542
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4713, -84.98293
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$938,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Road over NS RR Spur built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Road over NS RR Spur 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Road over NS RR Spur carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over NS RR Spur?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over NS RR Spur?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.