US Bridges

M-4319 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Emanuel County, Georgia · 2.75 Mi. S. of Swainsboro · Structure no. 000000010751280

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-4319 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M-4319 over Norfolk Southern RR in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM-4319
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2.75 Mi. S. of Swainsboro
RouteCity Street 4319
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55479, -82.33947
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M-4319 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-4319 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does M-4319 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M-4319 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns M-4319 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.