US Bridges

North Main Street over CSX Railroad (340808D)

Fair

Gilmer County, Georgia · 2.2 MI NE of Ellijay · Structure no. 000000012300080

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main Street over CSX Railroad (340808D) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Main Street over CSX Railroad (340808D) in Gilmer County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,390 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Main Street
CrossesCSX Railroad (340808D)
Location2.2 MI NE of Ellijay
RouteCounty Highway 1360
CountyGilmer County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.71629, -84.4542
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2024)
Projected traffic3,390 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Main Street over CSX Railroad (340808D) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Main Street over CSX Railroad (340808D) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North Main Street over CSX Railroad (340808D) carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Main Street over CSX Railroad (340808D)?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Main Street over CSX Railroad (340808D)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.