US Bridges

SR 3 over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - Northside · Structure no. 000000009550180

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,462
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,462 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,850 by 2036. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
LocationAlbany - Northside
RouteU.S. Route 3
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60907, -84.1577
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,462 (2024)
Projected traffic6,850 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$43.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 5,462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.