SR 46 over Abandoned Railroad
Emanuel County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 46 over Abandoned Railroad in Emanuel County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 360 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 20 of the 121 inventoried bridges in Emanuel County rated fair (16.5%); 2 (1.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 89 ft |
| Location | 1.9 Mi NW of Oak Park |
| NBI structure number | 000000010700260 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Emanuel County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-16 Wbl over Jacks Creek | 1977 | 24,800 | Good |
| I-16 Ebl over Ohoopee River | 1976 | 22,700 | Good |
| I-16 over Yam Grandy Creek | 1976 | 22,700 | Good |
| I-16 Ebl over CSX Railroad (abandoned) | 1976 | 22,700 | Good |
| I-16 Ebl over SR 4 (US 1) | 1976 | 22,700 | Good |
| I-16 Wbl over Ohoopee River | 1976 | 21,400 | Good |
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