US Bridges

SR 15 over CSX Railroad (279804M)

Fair

Hancock County, Georgia · 0.3 MI N of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014100010

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over CSX Railroad (279804M) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over CSX Railroad (279804M) in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesCSX Railroad (279804M)
Location0.3 MI N of Sparta
RouteState Highway 15
CountyHancock County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.28025, -82.97724
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,770 (2024)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$604,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over CSX Railroad (279804M) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over CSX Railroad (279804M) 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 SR 15 over CSX Railroad (279804M) carry?

About 5,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over CSX Railroad (279804M)?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over CSX Railroad (279804M)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.