US Bridges

Chambers Street over Ga Northeastern RR

FairPosted for load

Pickens County, Georgia · Inside Jasper · Structure no. 000000022750300

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Chambers Street over Ga Northeastern RR is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Chambers Street over Ga Northeastern RR in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChambers Street
CrossesGa Northeastern RR
LocationInside Jasper
RouteCity Street 618
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47042, -84.4315
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$588,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chambers Street over Ga Northeastern RR built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chambers Street over Ga Northeastern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Chambers Street over Ga Northeastern RR carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chambers Street over Ga Northeastern RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers Street over Ga Northeastern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.