US Bridges

Inner Perimeter- U over CSX Railroad

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018550440

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inner Perimeter- U over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Inner Perimeter- U over CSX Railroad in Lowndes 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,750 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInner Perimeter- U
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location7 MI E of Valdosta
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.82992, -83.22802
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic12,750 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Inner Perimeter- U over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Inner Perimeter- U over CSX Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Inner Perimeter- U over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Inner Perimeter- U over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Inner Perimeter- U over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.