US Bridges

Parham Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 0.1 MI W of Gordon HWY · Structure no. 000000007350170

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parham Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parham Road over CSX Railroad in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParham Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.1 MI W of Gordon HWY
RouteCounty Highway 1314
CountyColumbia County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.42957, -82.1953
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,410 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parham Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parham 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 Parham Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parham Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Parham Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.