US Bridges

Old Quitman Road over CSX Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 6 MI W of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550210

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Quitman Road over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Quitman Road over CSX Railroad in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Quitman Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationApp 6 MI W of Valdosta
RouteCounty Highway 136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.79795, -83.38695
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$779,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Quitman Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Quitman Road over CSX Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Quitman Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Quitman Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Quitman Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.