US Bridges

CR 495 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Decatur County, Georgia · App 1 MI E of Climax · Structure no. 000000008700200

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 495 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 495 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 495
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationApp 1 MI E of Climax
RouteCounty Highway 495
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87715, -84.40963
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 495 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is CR 495 over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 495 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 495 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 495 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.