US Bridges

Hf Reed Industrial over Norfolk Southern

Good

Hall County, Georgia · City of Flowery Branch · Structure no. 000000013951000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hf Reed Industrial over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hf Reed Industrial over Norfolk Southern in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHf Reed Industrial
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationCity of Flowery Branch
RouteCounty Highway 99999
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20843, -83.90497
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hf Reed Industrial over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hf Reed Industrial over Norfolk Southern 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 Hf Reed Industrial over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hf Reed Industrial over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Hf Reed Industrial over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.