US Bridges

US 84 over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · SW Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550870

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,850 by 2034. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
LocationSW Valdosta
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.82687, -83.28886
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2024)
Projected traffic29,850 by 2034
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$44 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.