US Bridges

Water Works RD over CSX Railroad (279806B)

PoorClosed to traffic

Hancock County, Georgia · 2.1 MI W of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150230

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Water Works RD over CSX Railroad (279806B) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Works RD over CSX Railroad (279806B) in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWater Works RD
CrossesCSX Railroad (279806B)
Location2.1 MI W of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyHancock County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.26929, -83.01009
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2031
Trucks10%
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$410,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Works RD over CSX Railroad (279806B) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Works RD over CSX Railroad (279806B) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Water Works RD over CSX Railroad (279806B) carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Water Works RD over CSX Railroad (279806B)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Water Works RD over CSX Railroad (279806B)?

It is owned by the Railroad.