US Bridges

SR 169 over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · In Jesup City Limits · Structure no. 000000030550610

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,983
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 169 over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 169 over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 4,983 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,740 by 2031. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 169
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
LocationIn Jesup City Limits
RouteState Highway 169
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.61895, -81.89391
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,983 (2024)
Projected traffic4,740 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$20.8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 169 over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 169 over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 169 over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 4,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 169 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 169 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.