US Bridges

Gaines Ferry RD over Nor Southern Railroad

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 2 MI SW of Flowery Br · Structure no. 000000013950600

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaines Ferry RD over Nor Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gaines Ferry RD over Nor Southern Railroad in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGaines Ferry RD
CrossesNor Southern Railroad
Location2 MI SW of Flowery Br
RouteCounty Highway 1294
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16848, -83.95149
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$967,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaines Ferry RD over Nor Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaines Ferry RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gaines Ferry RD over Nor Southern Railroad carry?

About 5,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gaines Ferry RD over Nor Southern Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gaines Ferry RD over Nor Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.