US Bridges

R. B. Russell Pky over NS Railroad

Fair

Houston County, Georgia · Warner Robins - SE Sect. · Structure no. 000000015300650

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

R. B. Russell Pky over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R. B. Russell Pky over NS Railroad in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,640 by 2031. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesR. B. Russell Pky
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationWarner Robins - SE Sect.
RouteCity Street 762
CountyHouston County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.5938, -83.59409
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2024)
Projected traffic29,640 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was R. B. Russell Pky over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is R. B. Russell Pky 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does R. B. Russell Pky over NS Railroad carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is R. B. Russell Pky over NS Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns R. B. Russell Pky over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.