US Bridges

Riverdale Road over Norfolk South Railroad

FairPosted for load

Stephens County, Georgia · 5.2 MI NE of Toccoa · Structure no. 000000025750170

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverdale Road over Norfolk South Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverdale Road over Norfolk South Railroad in Stephens County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverdale Road
CrossesNorfolk South Railroad
Location5.2 MI NE of Toccoa
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyStephens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.61145, -83.24445
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverdale Road over Norfolk South Railroad built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverdale Road over Norfolk South 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 Riverdale Road over Norfolk South Railroad carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverdale Road over Norfolk South Railroad?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Riverdale Road over Norfolk South Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.