US Bridges

US 221 - SR 333 over Cs 735 & CSX Railroad

Fair

Brooks County, Georgia · South Quitman · Structure no. 000000002700030

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 - SR 333 over Cs 735 & CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221 - SR 333 over Cs 735 & CSX Railroad in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 4,780 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,825 by 2031. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221 - SR 333
CrossesCs 735 & CSX Railroad
LocationSouth Quitman
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyBrooks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.77876, -83.56042
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,780 (2024)
Projected traffic6,825 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 - SR 333 over Cs 735 & CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 - SR 333 over Cs 735 & 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 221 - SR 333 over Cs 735 & CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 221 - SR 333 over Cs 735 & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 - SR 333 over Cs 735 & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.