US Bridges

Clay Road over NS Railroad

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · E Urban Area Boundary · Structure no. 000000018500870

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay Road over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay Road over NS Railroad in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClay Road
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationE Urban Area Boundary
RouteCity Street 4922
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.83029, -83.25159
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,194 (2024)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clay Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clay Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Clay Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 8,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clay Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Clay Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.