US Bridges

East Avenue over NS Railroad (719274S)

Fair

Polk County, Georgia · 0.3 MI E SR 1 Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300090

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
457 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Avenue over NS Railroad (719274S) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Avenue over NS Railroad (719274S) in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,875 by 2032. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Avenue
CrossesNS Railroad (719274S)
Location0.3 MI E SR 1 Cedartown
RouteCounty Highway 450
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01436, -85.24856
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic16,875 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Avenue over NS Railroad (719274S) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Avenue over NS Railroad (719274S) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does East Avenue over NS Railroad (719274S) carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Avenue over NS Railroad (719274S)?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns East Avenue over NS Railroad (719274S)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.