US Bridges

Renfroe Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Chattahoochee County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Cusseta · Structure no. 000000005350020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Renfroe Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Renfroe Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Chattahoochee County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRenfroe Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location6 MI SE of Cusseta
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.23202, -84.71211
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Renfroe Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Renfroe Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Renfroe Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Renfroe Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Renfroe Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.