US Bridges

Clarke Duncan HWY over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Cusseta · Structure no. 000000005300090

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarke Duncan HWY over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clarke Duncan HWY over Norfolk Southern RR in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,395 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesClarke Duncan HWY
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location5.5 MI E of Cusseta
RouteState Highway 26
CountyChattahoochee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.30627, -84.68719
Functional classRural Minor 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 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic4,395 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$768,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarke Duncan HWY over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clarke Duncan HWY over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Clarke Duncan HWY over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Clarke Duncan HWY over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Clarke Duncan HWY over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.