US Bridges

US 19 over NS Railroad (abandoned)

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · In Griffin · Structure no. 000000025550620

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over NS Railroad (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 over NS Railroad (abandoned) in Spalding 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 36,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,000 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 19
CrossesNS Railroad (abandoned)
LocationIn Griffin
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.26805, -84.2902
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,200 (2024)
Projected traffic108,000 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$24.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over NS Railroad (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is US 19 over NS Railroad (abandoned) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 over NS Railroad (abandoned) carry?

About 36,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over NS Railroad (abandoned)?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over NS Railroad (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.