US Bridges

US 78/ SR 8 over NS Railroad (726700P)

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 4.1 MI E of Tallapoosa · Structure no. 000000014300050

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 78/ SR 8 over NS Railroad (726700P) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78/ SR 8 over NS Railroad (726700P) in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,520 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 78/ SR 8
CrossesNS Railroad (726700P)
Location4.1 MI E of Tallapoosa
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.719, -85.22676
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,010 (2024)
Projected traffic8,520 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$418,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 78/ SR 8 over NS Railroad (726700P) built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 78/ SR 8 over NS Railroad (726700P) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 78/ SR 8 over NS Railroad (726700P) carry?

About 7,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 78/ SR 8 over NS Railroad (726700P)?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 78/ SR 8 over NS Railroad (726700P)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.