US Bridges

Seventh Street over NS Railroad

FairPosted for load

Habersham County, Georgia · In Mount Airy · Structure no. 000000013750100

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Seventh Street over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seventh Street over NS Railroad in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSeventh Street
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn Mount Airy
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51862, -83.50072
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seventh Street over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seventh Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Seventh Street over NS Railroad carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seventh Street over NS Railroad?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh Street over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.