US Bridges

Hall Chapel Road over CSX Railroad (279810R)

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Georgia · 6.8 MI SW of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150270

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
94 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Hall Chapel Road over CSX Railroad (279810R) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hall Chapel Road over CSX Railroad (279810R) in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHall Chapel Road
CrossesCSX Railroad (279810R)
Location6.8 MI SW of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyHancock County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.22239, -83.07334
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$551,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hall Chapel Road over CSX Railroad (279810R) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall Chapel Road over CSX Railroad (279810R) 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 Hall Chapel Road over CSX Railroad (279810R) carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hall Chapel Road over CSX Railroad (279810R)?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hall Chapel Road over CSX Railroad (279810R)?

It is owned by the Railroad.