US Bridges

Henry Reaves Overp over CSX Railroad

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 4 MI E of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002750790

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Reaves Overp over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henry Reaves Overp over CSX Railroad in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHenry Reaves Overp
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationApp 4 MI E of Quitman
RouteCounty Highway 353
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.78912, -83.47513
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Reaves Overp over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Reaves Overp over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Reaves Overp over CSX Railroad carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Henry Reaves Overp over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Reaves Overp over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.