US Bridges

Liberty Road over SR 8 & Nor Southern RR

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 0.1 MI E of Villa Rica Cl · Structure no. 000000009750590

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Road over SR 8 & Nor Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Road over SR 8 & Nor Southern RR in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,570 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Road
CrossesSR 8 & Nor Southern RR
Location0.1 MI E of Villa Rica Cl
RouteCounty Highway 2876
CountyDouglas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72879, -84.90007
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic24,570 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Road over SR 8 & Nor Southern RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Road over SR 8 & Nor 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Road over SR 8 & Nor Southern RR carry?

About 5,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Road over SR 8 & Nor Southern RR?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Road over SR 8 & Nor Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.