US Bridges

US 280 Lamar Stree over NS Railroad

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · In W Americus · Structure no. 000000026100070

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
515 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 Lamar Stree over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 280 Lamar Stree over NS Railroad in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 9,780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,250 by 2031. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 280 Lamar Stree
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn W Americus
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.07339, -84.24112
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,780 (2024)
Projected traffic14,250 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 Lamar Stree over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280 Lamar Stree over NS Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 280 Lamar Stree over NS Railroad carry?

About 9,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 280 Lamar Stree over NS Railroad?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 Lamar Stree over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.