US Bridges

SR 204 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 4 MI E of Int I-16 · Structure no. 000000005100750

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 204 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 204 over CSX Railroad in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 59,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,470 by 2031. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 204
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location4 MI E of Int I-16
RouteState Highway 204
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98856, -81.22294
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,600 (2024)
Projected traffic73,470 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 204 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 204 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 204 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 59,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 204 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 204 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.