US Bridges

Berkley Road over Hartwell Railroad

Good

Madison County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Carlton · Structure no. 000000019550250

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkley Road over Hartwell Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berkley Road over Hartwell Railroad in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBerkley Road
CrossesHartwell Railroad
Location2.5 MI E of Carlton
RouteCounty Highway 294
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05282, -83.0041
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Berkley Road over Hartwell Railroad built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkley Road over Hartwell 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Berkley Road over Hartwell Railroad carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berkley Road over Hartwell Railroad?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Berkley Road over Hartwell Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.