US Bridges

West Waugh Street over M1501- NS RR (719082A)

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · In North Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300250

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
683 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Waugh Street over M1501- NS RR (719082A) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Waugh Street over M1501- NS RR (719082A) 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 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,575 by 2031. The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Waugh Street
CrossesM1501- NS RR (719082A)
LocationIn North Dalton
RouteCity Street 1510
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.77414, -84.96741
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length683 ft (208.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2024)
Projected traffic25,575 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$6.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Waugh Street over M1501- NS RR (719082A) built?

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

What condition is West Waugh Street over M1501- NS RR (719082A) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West Waugh Street over M1501- NS RR (719082A) carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Waugh Street over M1501- NS RR (719082A)?

The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns West Waugh Street over M1501- NS RR (719082A)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.