US Bridges

SR 2 over NS Railroad

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 1.7 MI W of Ft Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000029500510

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over NS Railroad in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,990 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1.7 MI W of Ft Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.95093, -85.29774
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2024)
Projected traffic18,990 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 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 2 over NS Railroad carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.