US Bridges

James E. Willims over NS Railroad

Good

Peach County, Georgia · Bryon City Limits · Structure no. 000000022550150

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James E. Willims over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James E. Willims over NS Railroad in Peach County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJames E. Willims
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationBryon City Limits
RouteState Highway 42
CountyPeach County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.64969, -83.76264
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,870 (2024)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2031
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was James E. Willims over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is James E. Willims 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 James E. Willims over NS Railroad carry?

About 5,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is James E. Willims over NS Railroad?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns James E. Willims over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.