US Bridges

Tallassee Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 3.6 MI W of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900620

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tallassee Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tallassee Road over CSX Railroad in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 15,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,435 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTallassee Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.6 MI W of Athens Sq
RouteCity Street 323
CountyClarke County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96711, -83.43512
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,700 (2024)
Projected traffic21,435 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$494,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tallassee Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tallassee Road 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 Tallassee Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 15,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tallassee Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Tallassee Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.