US Bridges

CR 642 over CR432 NS Railroad

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · 1.4 MI S of Alto · Structure no. 000000013700380

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 642 over CR432 NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 642 over CR432 NS Railroad in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2031. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 642
CrossesCR432 NS Railroad
Location1.4 MI S of Alto
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.458, -83.58177
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2024)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 642 over CR432 NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 642 over CR432 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 642 over CR432 NS Railroad carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 642 over CR432 NS Railroad?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 642 over CR432 NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.