US Bridges

Welcome Home RD over NS Railroad

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 2.6 MI NE of Mount Airy · Structure no. 000000013750560

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welcome Home RD over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Welcome Home RD over NS Railroad in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2031. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWelcome Home RD
CrossesNS Railroad
Location2.6 MI NE of Mount Airy
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.5359, -83.46516
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2031
Trucks5%
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Welcome Home RD over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welcome Home RD 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 Welcome Home RD over NS Railroad carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Welcome Home RD over NS Railroad?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Welcome Home RD over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.