US Bridges

US 41/ SR 7 over NS Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Tift County, Georgia · App 3 MI S of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700010

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR 7 over NS Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying US 41/ SR 7 over NS Railroad in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 41/ SR 7
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationApp 3 MI S of Tifton
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.42195, -83.49989
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,870 (2024)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$967,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41/ SR 7 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41/ SR 7 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 41/ SR 7 over NS Railroad carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41/ SR 7 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 41/ SR 7 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.