US Bridges

Dixie Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · 7 Miles West of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002750970

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixie Road over CSX Railroad in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2030. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDixie Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location7 Miles West of Quitman
RouteCounty Highway 305
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.78121, -83.67603
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixie Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dixie Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.