US Bridges

Broad Street over CSX Railroad

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · App .5 MI W of Climax · Structure no. 000000008700190

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over CSX Railroad in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationApp .5 MI W of Climax
RouteCounty Highway 494
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87879, -84.44177
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.