US Bridges

SR 228 over NS Railroad

Fair

Sumter County, Georgia · In Andersonville · Structure no. 000000026100370

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 228 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 228 over NS Railroad in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 228
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn Andersonville
RouteState Highway 228
CountySumter County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19601, -84.13888
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$891,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 228 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 228 over NS 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 228 over NS Railroad carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 228 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 228 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.