US Bridges

SR - 52 over M1501 Hamilton St-Ns RR

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · In South Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300190

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
749 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
27,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR - 52 over M1501 Hamilton St-Ns RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR - 52 over M1501 Hamilton St-Ns RR in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 27,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,680 by 2031. The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR - 52
CrossesM1501 Hamilton St-Ns RR
LocationIn South Dalton
RouteState Highway 52
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.76154, -84.96682
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length749 ft (228.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,200 (2024)
Projected traffic40,680 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR - 52 over M1501 Hamilton St-Ns RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR - 52 over M1501 Hamilton St-Ns RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR - 52 over M1501 Hamilton St-Ns RR carry?

About 27,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR - 52 over M1501 Hamilton St-Ns RR?

The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR - 52 over M1501 Hamilton St-Ns RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.