US Bridges

WB Nathan Dean Byp over CR 227- NS RR

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023300600

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Nathan Dean Byp over CR 227- NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Nathan Dean Byp over CR 227- NS RR in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,900 by 2032. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Nathan Dean Byp
CrossesCR 227- NS RR
Location1.5 MI E of Rockmart
RouteU.S. Route 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00006, -85.02567
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2024)
Projected traffic18,900 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB Nathan Dean Byp over CR 227- NS RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Nathan Dean Byp over CR 227- NS RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does WB Nathan Dean Byp over CR 227- NS RR carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is WB Nathan Dean Byp over CR 227- NS RR?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns WB Nathan Dean Byp over CR 227- NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.