US Bridges

Carrs Station RD over CSX Railroad (279815A)

Good

Hancock County, Georgia · 11 MI SW of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150310

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrs Station RD over CSX Railroad (279815A) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrs Station RD over CSX Railroad (279815A) in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCarrs Station RD
CrossesCSX Railroad (279815A)
Location11 MI SW of Sparta
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.1746, -83.12134
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$967,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carrs Station RD over CSX Railroad (279815A) built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrs Station RD over CSX Railroad (279815A) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Carrs Station RD over CSX Railroad (279815A) carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carrs Station RD over CSX Railroad (279815A)?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Carrs Station RD over CSX Railroad (279815A)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.