US Bridges

US 301 over Norfolk Southern Rail Ro

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 11 MI NW of Oliver · Structure no. 000000025150300

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 over Norfolk Southern Rail Ro is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 301 over Norfolk Southern Rail Ro in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,890 by 2032. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 301
CrossesNorfolk Southern Rail Ro
Location11 MI NW of Oliver
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.57495, -81.71073
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,760 (2024)
Projected traffic7,890 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$26.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 over Norfolk Southern Rail Ro built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 over Norfolk Southern Rail Ro 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 over Norfolk Southern Rail Ro carry?

About 5,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 301 over Norfolk Southern Rail Ro?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 over Norfolk Southern Rail Ro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.