US Bridges

Red Top Moutain over SR 293 and CSX Railroad

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 1 MI North of Emerson · Structure no. 000000001551360

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
439 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Top Moutain over SR 293 and CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Top Moutain over SR 293 and CSX Railroad in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,330 by 2030. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Top Moutain
CrossesSR 293 and CSX Railroad
Location1 MI North of Emerson
RouteState Highway 633
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.13346, -84.75951
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck61 ft (18.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2024)
Projected traffic23,330 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Top Moutain over SR 293 and CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Top Moutain over SR 293 and 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Red Top Moutain over SR 293 and CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Red Top Moutain over SR 293 and CSX Railroad?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Red Top Moutain over SR 293 and CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.