US Bridges

FAS 2902 over Norfolk Sou Railroad

Fair

Stephens County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025700010

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2902 over Norfolk Sou Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2902 over Norfolk Sou Railroad in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2902
CrossesNorfolk Sou Railroad
Location4 MI SW of Toccoa
RouteCounty Highway 2902
CountyStephens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.56063, -83.39938
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2902 over Norfolk Sou Railroad built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2902 over Norfolk Sou 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 2902 over Norfolk Sou Railroad carry?

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

How long is FAS 2902 over Norfolk Sou Railroad?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2902 over Norfolk Sou Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.