US Bridges

North Belair Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 0.3 MI SW of SR-28 · Structure no. 000000007300360

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Belair Road over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying North Belair Road over CSX Railroad in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,995 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Belair Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.3 MI SW of SR-28
RouteCity Street 7071
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5656, -82.12068
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic16,995 by 2032
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$692,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Belair Road over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is North Belair 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does North Belair Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Belair Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Belair Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.