US Bridges

SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over CSX RR (abandoned)

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Clarke County, Georgia · 1.3 MI S of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900450

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over CSX RR (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over CSX RR (abandoned) in Clarke 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 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 23,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,025 by 2031. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR8 SR10L US29 (cb
CrossesCSX RR (abandoned)
Location1.3 MI S of Athens Sq
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyClarke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94798, -83.35457
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,350 (2024)
Projected traffic35,025 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over CSX RR (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over CSX RR (abandoned) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over CSX RR (abandoned) carry?

About 23,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over CSX RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR8 SR10L US29 (cb over CSX RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.