US Bridges

US 41 / SR7 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Crisp County, Georgia · Cordele-Nw Section · Structure no. 000000008100020

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 / SR7 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 / SR7 over Norfolk Southern RR in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,125 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 / SR7
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationCordele-Nw Section
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCrisp County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98115, -83.78508
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2024)
Projected traffic10,125 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 / SR7 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 / SR7 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 / SR7 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 / SR7 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 / SR7 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.