US Bridges

US 29/ SR 14 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 2.6 MI NE of Union City · Structure no. 000000012100420

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29/ SR 14 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29/ SR 14 over CSX Railroad in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 26,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,315 by 2031. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29/ SR 14
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.6 MI NE of Union City
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60956, -84.52637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,900 (2024)
Projected traffic30,315 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$915,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29/ SR 14 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 29/ SR 14 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 29/ SR 14 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 26,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29/ SR 14 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 29/ SR 14 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.