US Bridges

US 19 Nbl-Sr 30 over CSX Railroad

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 2 MI E of Thomasville · Structure no. 000000027500460

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Nbl-Sr 30 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 Nbl-Sr 30 over CSX Railroad in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,580 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,370 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19 Nbl-Sr 30
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationApp 2 MI E of Thomasville
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyThomas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.82907, -83.94261
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,580 (2024)
Projected traffic8,370 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$996,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Nbl-Sr 30 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Nbl-Sr 30 over CSX 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 Nbl-Sr 30 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Nbl-Sr 30 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Nbl-Sr 30 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.