US Bridges

Dicks Hill Pkwy over NS Railroad

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · In Mount Airy · Structure no. 000000013700030

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dicks Hill Pkwy over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dicks Hill Pkwy over NS Railroad in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,740 by 2031. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDicks Hill Pkwy
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn Mount Airy
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.52112, -83.49565
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,270 (2024)
Projected traffic4,740 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dicks Hill Pkwy over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dicks Hill Pkwy over NS Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dicks Hill Pkwy over NS Railroad carry?

About 3,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dicks Hill Pkwy over NS Railroad?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Dicks Hill Pkwy over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.