US Bridges

Sellers Road over Norfolk S. Railroad

FairPosted for load

Habersham County, Georgia · 3.6 MI NE of Mount Airy · Structure no. 000000013750130

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Sellers Road over Norfolk S. Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sellers Road over Norfolk S. Railroad in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2031. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSellers Road
CrossesNorfolk S. Railroad
Location3.6 MI NE of Mount Airy
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.5461, -83.45619
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$715,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sellers Road over Norfolk S. Railroad built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sellers Road over Norfolk S. 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 Sellers Road over Norfolk S. Railroad carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sellers Road over Norfolk S. Railroad?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sellers Road over Norfolk S. Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.