SR 520 (ebl) over NS Railroad
Dougherty County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 520 (ebl) over NS Railroad in Dougherty County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 47,800 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 81 of the 100 inventoried bridges in Dougherty County rated good (81.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 437 ft |
| Location | Albany - Northside |
| NBI structure number | 000000009500100 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Dougherty County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 19/SR 520 over SR 91 (SR 133) | 1974 | 47,800 | Good |
| US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Removed NS RR | 1974 | 46,200 | Good |
| US 19/SR 520 (ebl) over Flint River Overflow | 1969 | 46,200 | Fair |
| SR 520 (ebl) over Flint River | 1967 | 46,200 | Fair |
| US 82/SR 520 (wbl) over M-149 Palmyra Road | 1979 | 40,700 | Good |
| US 82/SR 520 (ebl) over CSX Railroad (abandoned) | 1980 | 40,700 | Good |
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