US Bridges

Poole Road over CSX Railroad (279789M)

FairClosed to traffic

Hancock County, Georgia · 7.2 MI NE of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150120

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Poole Road over CSX Railroad (279789M) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poole Road over CSX Railroad (279789M) in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPoole Road
CrossesCSX Railroad (279789M)
Location7.2 MI NE of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyHancock County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.32092, -82.86267
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Poole Road over CSX Railroad (279789M) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poole Road over CSX Railroad (279789M) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Poole Road over CSX Railroad (279789M) carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Poole Road over CSX Railroad (279789M)?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Poole Road over CSX Railroad (279789M)?

It is owned by the Railroad.