US Bridges

US 278/ SR 6-NATHA over NS Railroad

Good

Polk County, Georgia · In West Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023350730

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278/ SR 6-NATHA over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278/ SR 6-NATHA over NS Railroad in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,820 by 2032. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 278/ SR 6-NATHA
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn West Rockmart
RouteU.S. Route 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01079, -85.05743
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2024)
Projected traffic23,820 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278/ SR 6-NATHA over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278/ SR 6-NATHA 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 278/ SR 6-NATHA over NS Railroad carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 278/ SR 6-NATHA over NS Railroad?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 278/ SR 6-NATHA over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.