US Bridges

SR 85 West over NS Railroad (abandoned)

Fair

Harris County, Georgia · Shiloh-Northeast Corner · Structure no. 000000014500100

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 West over NS Railroad (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 West over NS Railroad (abandoned) in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85 West
CrossesNS Railroad (abandoned)
LocationShiloh-Northeast Corner
RouteState Highway 85
CountyHarris County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.83271, -84.69834
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2024)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$914,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 West over NS Railroad (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 West over NS Railroad (abandoned) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 85 West over NS Railroad (abandoned) carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 West over NS Railroad (abandoned)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 West over NS Railroad (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.