US Bridges

Davis Road over CSX Railroad (279813L)

FairClosed to traffic

Hancock County, Georgia · 8.8 MI SW of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150280

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Davis Road over CSX Railroad (279813L) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Road over CSX Railroad (279813L) in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Road
CrossesCSX Railroad (279813L)
Location8.8 MI SW of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyHancock County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.20953, -83.10444
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.
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 evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$399,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Road over CSX Railroad (279813L) built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Road over CSX Railroad (279813L) 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 Davis Road over CSX Railroad (279813L) carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Davis Road over CSX Railroad (279813L)?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Road over CSX Railroad (279813L)?

It is owned by the Railroad.