Smith Overhead Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR
PoorClosed to trafficJackson County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Nicholson · Structure no. 000000015750060
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Overhead Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Overhead Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Overhead Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Overhead Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Overhead Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith Overhead Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Overhead Rd. over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.