US Bridges

SR8 SR10L US29 (cc over CSX Railroad

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NW of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900470

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR8 SR10L US29 (cc over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR8 SR10L US29 (cc over CSX Railroad 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 40,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,025 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 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 (cc
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.5 MI NW of Athens Sq
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyClarke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97174, -83.35483
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,700 (2024)
Projected traffic35,025 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 (cc over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR8 SR10L US29 (cc 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR8 SR10L US29 (cc over CSX Railroad carry?

About 40,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR8 SR10L US29 (cc over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR8 SR10L US29 (cc over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.