US Bridges

State Route 61 over Hardee St./ NS RR

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · In South East Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350770

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 61 over Hardee St./ NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 61 over Hardee St./ NS RR in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,810 by 2031. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 61
CrossesHardee St./ NS RR
LocationIn South East Dallas
RouteState Highway 61
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91423, -84.82767
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2024)
Projected traffic18,810 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 61 over Hardee St./ NS RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 61 over Hardee St./ NS RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 61 over Hardee St./ NS RR carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 61 over Hardee St./ NS RR?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 61 over Hardee St./ NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.