US Bridges

Morgan Road over NS Railroad (719443C)

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014300260

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Road over NS Railroad (719443C) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Road over NS Railroad (719443C) in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Road
CrossesNS Railroad (719443C)
Location2 MI SE of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 1038
CountyHaralson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78423, -85.16308
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic975 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$492,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Road over NS Railroad (719443C) built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Road over NS Railroad (719443C) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Road over NS Railroad (719443C) carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Road over NS Railroad (719443C)?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Road over NS Railroad (719443C)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.