US Bridges

US 280 over Heart of Georgia RR

Fair

Dodge County, Georgia · 2.7 MI E of Rhine · Structure no. 000000009100050

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 over Heart of Georgia RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 280 over Heart of Georgia RR in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 280
CrossesHeart of Georgia RR
Location2.7 MI E of Rhine
RouteU.S. Route 280
CountyDodge County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.00499, -83.15907
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 over Heart of Georgia RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280 over Heart of Georgia RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 280 over Heart of Georgia RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 280 over Heart of Georgia RR?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 280 over Heart of Georgia RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.