US Bridges

US 341 over NS Railroad

Fair

Houston County, Georgia · 6.9 MI SE of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300100

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 341 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 341 over NS Railroad in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,495 by 2032. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 341
CrossesNS Railroad
Location6.9 MI SE of Perry
RouteU.S. Route 341
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.41181, -83.63643
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,720 (2024)
Projected traffic6,495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 341 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 341 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 341 over NS Railroad carry?

About 4,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 341 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 341 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.