US Bridges

Tumbling Creek RD over Norfolk Southern

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 1.7 MI NE of Oakwood · Structure no. 000000013951100

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tumbling Creek RD over Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tumbling Creek RD over Norfolk Southern in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2039. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTumbling Creek RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location1.7 MI NE of Oakwood
RouteCounty Highway 48
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.24532, -83.86215
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
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$18.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tumbling Creek RD over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tumbling Creek RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Tumbling Creek RD over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tumbling Creek RD over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Tumbling Creek RD over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.