US Bridges

Shotwell St-Us 84B over CSX Railroad

Fair

Decatur County, Georgia · Bainbridge - Southwest SE · Structure no. 000000008700210

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shotwell St-Us 84B over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shotwell St-Us 84B over CSX Railroad in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,995 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShotwell St-Us 84B
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationBainbridge - Southwest SE
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90403, -84.58293
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,640 (2024)
Projected traffic10,995 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shotwell St-Us 84B over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shotwell St-Us 84B 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 Shotwell St-Us 84B over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shotwell St-Us 84B over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Shotwell St-Us 84B over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.