US Bridges

US 19 over Norfolk Southern R/R

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · 0.35 MI S of JCT I-285 · Structure no. 000000006350660

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
485 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Norfolk Southern R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 over Norfolk Southern R/R in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,865 by 2032. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location0.35 MI S of JCT I-285
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.62654, -84.38445
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2024)
Projected traffic29,865 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 US 19 over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.