US Bridges

Anvil Block Road over Norfolk Railroad

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Forest Park · Structure no. 000000006300870

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anvil Block Road over Norfolk Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anvil Block Road over Norfolk Railroad in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,180 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAnvil Block Road
CrossesNorfolk Railroad
Location4 MI E of Forest Park
RouteCity Street 9113
CountyClayton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63072, -84.31003
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2024)
Projected traffic18,180 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Anvil Block Road over Norfolk Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anvil Block Road over Norfolk 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 Anvil Block Road over Norfolk Railroad carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Anvil Block Road over Norfolk Railroad?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Anvil Block Road over Norfolk Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.