US Bridges

SR 41 over Cen of Ga Railroad

Fair

Talbot County, Georgia · 0.8 MI S of Geneva · Structure no. 000000026300160

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Cen of Ga Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Cen of Ga Railroad in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesCen of Ga Railroad
Location0.8 MI S of Geneva
RouteState Highway 41
CountyTalbot County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.57015, -84.56668
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Cen of Ga Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Cen of Ga 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 SR 41 over Cen of Ga Railroad carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Cen of Ga Railroad?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Cen of Ga Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.