US Bridges

SR 96 over NS Railroad

Good

Peach County, Georgia · Ft Valley City Limits · Structure no. 000000022500200

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 96 over NS Railroad in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2031. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 96
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationFt Valley City Limits
RouteState Highway 96
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55535, -83.88198
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2024)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 96 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 96 over NS Railroad carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 96 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.