US Bridges

SR 30 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 1.5 MI W Int I-95 & SR 21 · Structure no. 000000005100690

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 30 over CSX Railroad in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,285 by 2031. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 30
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.5 MI W Int I-95 & SR 21
RouteState Highway 30
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19428, -81.21877
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2024)
Projected traffic12,285 by 2031
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 30 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 30 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 30 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.