US Bridges

Ellenwood Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · In Ellenwood · Structure no. 000000006301340

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellenwood Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellenwood Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEllenwood Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationIn Ellenwood
RouteCity Street 9103
CountyClayton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61264, -84.28971
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2024)
Projected traffic23,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ellenwood Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellenwood 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 April 2023.

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

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ellenwood Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ellenwood Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.