US Bridges

US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad (340516G)

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · In Northside of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900080

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
296 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad (340516G) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad (340516G) in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,005 by 2032. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41/ SR 3
CrossesCSX Railroad (340516G)
LocationIn Northside of Calhoun
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.53325, -84.93662
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2024)
Projected traffic13,005 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$447,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad (340516G) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad (340516G) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad (340516G) carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad (340516G)?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad (340516G)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.