US Bridges

Riverwatch Parkway over CSX Railroad

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 1 MI SE of Evans · Structure no. 000000007350300

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverwatch Parkway over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverwatch Parkway over CSX Railroad in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,700 by 2035. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverwatch Parkway
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1 MI SE of Evans
RouteCounty Highway 176
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53228, -82.11896
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2024)
Projected traffic38,700 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$34.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverwatch Parkway over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverwatch Parkway 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 Riverwatch Parkway over CSX Railroad carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverwatch Parkway over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Riverwatch Parkway over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.