US Bridges

SR 49 over NS Railroad

Good

Jones County, Georgia · 8.5 MI S of Gray · Structure no. 000000016950500

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over NS Railroad in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2039. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesNS Railroad
Location8.5 MI S of Gray
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.88579, -83.54036
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,170 (2024)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$47 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over NS Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over NS Railroad carry?

About 8,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.