US Bridges

Old 41 Hwy. over NS Railroad

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Milner · Structure no. 000000017100310

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
491 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 41 Hwy. over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 41 Hwy. over NS Railroad in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,405 by 2032. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld 41 Hwy.
CrossesNS Railroad
Location3 MI N of Milner
RouteCounty Highway 2525
CountyLamar County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.14937, -84.20228
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic3,405 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$819,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 41 Hwy. over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 41 Hwy. over NS Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Old 41 Hwy. over NS Railroad carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old 41 Hwy. over NS Railroad?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old 41 Hwy. over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.