US Bridges

Winterville Road over CSX RR (abandoned)

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Airport · Structure no. 000000005900580

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,830
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winterville Road over CSX RR (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winterville Road over CSX RR (abandoned) in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,015 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWinterville Road
CrossesCSX RR (abandoned)
Location1 MI W of Airport
RouteCity Street 317
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94902, -83.35025
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,830 (2024)
Projected traffic9,015 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Winterville Road over CSX RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winterville Road 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 Winterville Road over CSX RR (abandoned) carry?

About 6,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winterville Road over CSX RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Winterville Road over CSX RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.