US Bridges

SR 156 over CSX Railroad (340683F)

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Ranger · Structure no. 000000012951100

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 156 over CSX Railroad (340683F) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 156 over CSX Railroad (340683F) in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 156
CrossesCSX Railroad (340683F)
Location2 MI N of Ranger
RouteState Highway 156
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.52873, -84.70879
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$19.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 156 over CSX Railroad (340683F) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 156 over CSX Railroad (340683F) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 156 over CSX Railroad (340683F) carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 156 over CSX Railroad (340683F)?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 156 over CSX Railroad (340683F)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.