US Bridges

Friendship Road over Nor Southern Railroad

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 3.4 MI S of Flowery Br · Structure no. 000000013950850

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship Road over Nor Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Friendship Road over Nor Southern Railroad in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 23,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,165 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFriendship Road
CrossesNor Southern Railroad
Location3.4 MI S of Flowery Br
RouteState Highway 347
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14825, -83.97044
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,900 (2024)
Projected traffic18,165 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Friendship Road over Nor Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship Road 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 Friendship Road over Nor Southern Railroad carry?

About 23,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Friendship Road over Nor Southern Railroad?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Friendship Road over Nor Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.