US Bridges

SR 96 over Norfolk Southern Railway

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 0.5 MI W of Bonaire · Structure no. 000000015350500

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over Norfolk Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 96 over Norfolk Southern Railway in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,745 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 96
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.5 MI W of Bonaire
RouteState Highway 96
CountyHouston County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55198, -83.59856
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic11,745 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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$12.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 96 over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 96 over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns SR 96 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.