US Bridges

Hills Shop Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Barrow County, Georgia · 1.5 MI W of Auburn · Structure no. 000000001300180

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hills Shop Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hills Shop Road over CSX Railroad in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,215 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHills Shop Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.5 MI W of Auburn
RouteState Highway 324
CountyBarrow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0107, -83.85411
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,940 (2024)
Projected traffic10,215 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hills Shop Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hills Shop Road over CSX Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hills Shop Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hills Shop Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hills Shop Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.