US Bridges

Salem Road over I-185 (sr 411)

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 10 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500970

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over I-185 (sr 411) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Road over I-185 (sr 411) in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Road
CrossesI-185 (sr 411)
Location10 MI SE of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 2031
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.88744, -84.95737
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Road over I-185 (sr 411) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over I-185 (sr 411) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Road over I-185 (sr 411) carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salem Road over I-185 (sr 411)?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Road over I-185 (sr 411)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.