SR 49 over NS Railroad
FairMacon County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000019300500
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 227 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 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 Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,110 by 2031. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 over NS Railroad built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 49 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 49 over NS Railroad carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over NS Railroad?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over NS Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.