US Bridges

ST University DR over NS Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Peach County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Fort Valley · Structure no. 000000022550030

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST University DR over NS Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying ST University DR over NS Railroad in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesST University DR
CrossesNS Railroad
Location2 MI S of Fort Valley
RouteCounty Highway 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.51145, -83.92177
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$938,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST University DR over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST University DR 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 ST University DR over NS Railroad carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST University DR over NS Railroad?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns ST University DR over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.