US Bridges

SR 266 over NS Railroad

Good

Randolph County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Cuthbert · Structure no. 000000024300130

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 266 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 266 over NS Railroad in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2030. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 266
CrossesNS Railroad
Location2 MI W of Cuthbert
RouteState Highway 266
CountyRandolph County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.76295, -84.8252
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2024)
Projected traffic1,755 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 266 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 266 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 266 over NS Railroad carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 266 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 266 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.