US Bridges

Cornelia Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · In Gainesville City Limit · Structure no. 000000013900620

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornelia Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cornelia Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 1,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2032. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCornelia Road
CrossesSR 419 (I-985 US 23)
LocationIn Gainesville City Limit
RouteCounty Highway 2423
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31046, -83.78813
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,890 (2024)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cornelia Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornelia Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cornelia Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) carry?

About 1,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cornelia Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cornelia Road over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.