US Bridges

Damon Gause Bp-S/B over North Fork Southrailroad

Good

Jackson County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000015750860

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Damon Gause Bp-S/B over North Fork Southrailroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Damon Gause Bp-S/B over North Fork Southrailroad in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,145 by 2031. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDamon Gause Bp-S/B
CrossesNorth Fork Southrailroad
Location3 MI NW of Jefferson
RouteU.S. Route 129
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.13049, -83.61017
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic23,145 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Damon Gause Bp-S/B over North Fork Southrailroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Damon Gause Bp-S/B over North Fork Southrailroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Damon Gause Bp-S/B over North Fork Southrailroad carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Damon Gause Bp-S/B over North Fork Southrailroad?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Damon Gause Bp-S/B over North Fork Southrailroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.