US Bridges

Poplar Street over NS Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Spalding County, Georgia · In Griffin · Structure no. 000000025500250

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Street over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poplar Street over NS Railroad in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,145 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPoplar Street
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn Griffin
RouteCity Street 2519
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.24584, -84.26794
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,410 (2024)
Projected traffic8,145 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$387,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Street over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar Street over NS Railroad carry?

About 6,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Poplar Street over NS Railroad?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Street over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.