US Bridges

Chase Road over NS Railroad

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · In SW Mount Airy · Structure no. 000000013750060

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase Road over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chase Road over NS Railroad in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChase Road
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn SW Mount Airy
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51541, -83.51297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chase Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chase Road over NS Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Chase Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chase Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Chase Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.