US Bridges

Gordon Street over NS Railroad (719083G)

GoodPosted for load

Whitfield County, Georgia · In Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300630

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Street over NS Railroad (719083G) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordon Street over NS Railroad (719083G) in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,915 by 2031. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGordon Street
CrossesNS Railroad (719083G)
LocationIn Dalton
RouteCity Street 1509
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.77073, -84.96657
Functional classUrban Collector

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2024)
Projected traffic6,915 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Street over NS Railroad (719083G) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Street over NS Railroad (719083G) 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 Gordon Street over NS Railroad (719083G) carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Street over NS Railroad (719083G)?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Street over NS Railroad (719083G)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.