Pond Street over Norfolk South Railroad
PoorPosted for loadStephens County, Georgia · City of Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025700150
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Pond Street over Norfolk South Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond Street over Norfolk South Railroad in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,215 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pond Street over Norfolk South Railroad built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pond Street over Norfolk South Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Pond Street over Norfolk South Railroad carry?
About 2,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pond Street over Norfolk South Railroad?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Pond Street over Norfolk South Railroad?
It is owned by the Railroad.