US Bridges

SR 74 Wbl over CR 480- CSX Railroad

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · Tyrone City Limits · Structure no. 000000011300300

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 74 Wbl over CR 480- CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 74 Wbl over CR 480- CSX Railroad in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,790 by 2031. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 74 Wbl
CrossesCR 480- CSX Railroad
LocationTyrone City Limits
RouteState Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48286, -84.58544
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,400 (2024)
Projected traffic38,790 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 74 Wbl over CR 480- CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 74 Wbl over CR 480- 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 74 Wbl over CR 480- CSX Railroad carry?

About 21,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 74 Wbl over CR 480- CSX Railroad?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 74 Wbl over CR 480- CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.