US Bridges

US 23 over Norfolk Southern R/R

Good

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 0.6 MI SE of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016150250

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 over Norfolk Southern R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 over Norfolk Southern R/R in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2031. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 23
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location0.6 MI SE of Hazlehurst
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.86152, -82.58974
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$23.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 23 over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.