US 23/SR 42 over NS Railroad
FairHenry County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Mcdonough · Structure no. 000000015100090
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 340 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 23/SR 42 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23/SR 42 over NS Railroad in Henry County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 87 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,910 by 2032. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 23/SR 42 over NS Railroad built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is US 23/SR 42 over NS Railroad 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 23/SR 42 over NS Railroad carry?
About 16,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 23/SR 42 over NS Railroad?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 23/SR 42 over NS Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.