US Bridges

Atlanta Highway over Nor Southern Railroad

Good

Hall County, Georgia · In Oakwood · Structure no. 000000013950880

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlanta Highway over Nor Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlanta Highway 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,535 by 2032. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAtlanta Highway
CrossesNor Southern Railroad
LocationIn Oakwood
RouteState Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25779, -83.84658
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2024)
Projected traffic20,535 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlanta Highway over Nor Southern Railroad built?

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

What condition is Atlanta Highway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Atlanta Highway over Nor Southern Railroad carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Atlanta Highway over Nor Southern Railroad?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Atlanta Highway over Nor Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.