US Bridges

SR 26 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Macon County, Georgia · City Limits of Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000019300010

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over CSX Railroad in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,105 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationCity Limits of Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 26
CountyMacon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.2737, -84.0696
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,770 (2024)
Projected traffic6,105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over CSX Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.