US Bridges

Carey Station RD over CSX Railroad (279586H)

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 5.3 MI W of Greensboro · Structure no. 000000013350360

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carey Station RD over CSX Railroad (279586H) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carey Station RD over CSX Railroad (279586H) in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarey Station RD
CrossesCSX Railroad (279586H)
Location5.3 MI W of Greensboro
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountyGreene County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.54783, -83.26913
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$908,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carey Station RD over CSX Railroad (279586H) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carey Station RD over CSX Railroad (279586H) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Carey Station RD over CSX Railroad (279586H) carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carey Station RD over CSX Railroad (279586H)?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Carey Station RD over CSX Railroad (279586H)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.