US Bridges

SR 32 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Coffee County, Georgia · App 6 MI W of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900110

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over CSX Railroad in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,170 by 2032. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationApp 6 MI W of Douglas
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54744, -82.94079
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,110 (2024)
Projected traffic7,170 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.