US Bridges

US 41 - SR 7 (sbl) over CSX Railroad

Fair

Lowndes County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500080

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 - SR 7 (sbl) over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 - SR 7 (sbl) over CSX Railroad in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 16,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,060 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 - SR 7 (sbl)
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3 MI N of Valdosta
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyLowndes County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89606, -83.34057
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,040 (2024)
Projected traffic24,060 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$926,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 - SR 7 (sbl) over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 - SR 7 (sbl) over CSX 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 - SR 7 (sbl) over CSX Railroad carry?

About 16,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 - SR 7 (sbl) over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 - SR 7 (sbl) over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.