US Bridges

US 23 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Lula · Structure no. 000000013900540

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 35,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,575 by 2032. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 23 (sbl)
CrossesNor Southern Railroad
Location3 MI W of Lula
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.38219, -83.71082
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,600 (2024)
Projected traffic40,575 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 23 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 (sbl) over Nor Southern 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 23 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad carry?

About 35,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 23 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.