US Bridges

US 280 / SR30 over CSX Railroad

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 2.6 MI E of Cordele · Structure no. 000000008100700

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 / SR30 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 280 / SR30 over CSX Railroad in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,365 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 280 / SR30
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.6 MI E of Cordele
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.95003, -83.70329
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2024)
Projected traffic4,365 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 / SR30 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280 / SR30 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 280 / SR30 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 280 / SR30 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 / SR30 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.