US Bridges

SR 2 over NS Railroad (719700X)

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · In South West Varnell · Structure no. 000000031300010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over NS Railroad (719700X) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over NS Railroad (719700X) in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 8,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,830 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesNS Railroad (719700X)
LocationIn South West Varnell
RouteState Highway 2
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89839, -84.97429
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,240 (2024)
Projected traffic10,830 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$938,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over NS Railroad (719700X) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over NS Railroad (719700X) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over NS Railroad (719700X) carry?

About 8,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over NS Railroad (719700X)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over NS Railroad (719700X)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.