US Bridges

South Crest Road over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Rossville · Structure no. 000000029551060

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Crest Road over Abandoned Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Crest Road over Abandoned Railroad in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 4,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,080 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Crest Road
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location2 MI E of Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 325
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.97734, -85.2725
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,470 (2024)
Projected traffic7,080 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Crest Road over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Crest Road over Abandoned 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 South Crest Road over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 4,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Crest Road over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns South Crest Road over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.