US Bridges

SR 49 Nbl over NS Railroad

Good

Peach County, Georgia · 1 MI SW of Byron · Structure no. 000000022500250

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 Nbl over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 Nbl over NS Railroad in Peach 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,980 by 2031. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 49 Nbl
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1 MI SW of Byron
RouteState Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.63585, -83.77437
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic10,980 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 Nbl over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 Nbl 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 49 Nbl over NS Railroad carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 Nbl over NS Railroad?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 Nbl over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.