US Bridges

SR 140 over NS Railroad (719755K)

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · 2.2 MI N of Shannon · Structure no. 000000011500550

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 140 over NS Railroad (719755K) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 140 over NS Railroad (719755K) in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,380 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,910 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 140
CrossesNS Railroad (719755K)
Location2.2 MI N of Shannon
RouteState Highway 140
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36848, -85.06034
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,380 (2024)
Projected traffic5,910 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$838,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 140 over NS Railroad (719755K) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 140 over NS Railroad (719755K) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 140 over NS Railroad (719755K) carry?

About 5,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 140 over NS Railroad (719755K)?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 140 over NS Railroad (719755K)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.