US Bridges

Edwards Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · 6.5 Miles Northwest of at · Structure no. 000000008750170

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edwards Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Edwards Road over CSX Railroad in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEdwards Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location6.5 Miles Northwest of at
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.8081, -84.53559
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$821,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edwards Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edwards Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Edwards Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edwards Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Edwards Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.