US Bridges

SR 206 over CSX Railroad

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · In West Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900570

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 206 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 206 over CSX Railroad in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,985 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 206
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn West Douglas
RouteState Highway 206
CountyCoffee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50865, -82.87309
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,900 (2024)
Projected traffic14,985 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 206 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 206 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 206 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 13,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 206 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 206 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.