US Bridges

Meriwether Street over NS Railroad

Fair

Spalding County, Georgia · Downtown Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550470

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meriwether Street over NS Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Meriwether Street over NS Railroad in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,810 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeriwether Street
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationDowntown Griffin
RouteCity Street 781
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.24601, -84.26791
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic9,810 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meriwether Street over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meriwether Street over NS Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Meriwether Street over NS Railroad carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meriwether Street over NS Railroad?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meriwether Street over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.