US Bridges

Hospital Access RD over CSX Railroad

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · Just Out of N. Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350550

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,810
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hospital Access RD over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hospital Access RD over CSX Railroad in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,080 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHospital Access RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationJust Out of N. Dalton
RouteCity Street 1522
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.79879, -84.98234
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,810 (2024)
Projected traffic16,080 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$832,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hospital Access RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hospital Access RD over CSX Railroad 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 Hospital Access RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hospital Access RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Hospital Access RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.