US Bridges

New Salem Road over Dogwood DR / CSX RR

Good

Rockdale County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Conyers · Structure no. 000000024750210

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Salem Road over Dogwood DR / CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Salem Road over Dogwood DR / CSX RR in Rockdale County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,890 by 2032. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Salem Road
CrossesDogwood DR / CSX RR
Location2.5 MI E of Conyers
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyRockdale County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.63704, -83.97718
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2024)
Projected traffic22,890 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Salem Road over Dogwood DR / CSX RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Salem Road over Dogwood DR / CSX 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does New Salem Road over Dogwood DR / CSX RR carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Salem Road over Dogwood DR / CSX RR?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns New Salem Road over Dogwood DR / CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.