US Bridges

SR 49- SR 90 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Macon County, Georgia · City Limits of Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000019300120

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49- SR 90 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49- SR 90 over CSX Railroad in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 3,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,105 by 2031. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49- SR 90
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationCity Limits of Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMacon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29545, -84.05749
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,590 (2024)
Projected traffic6,105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49- SR 90 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49- SR 90 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 49- SR 90 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 49- SR 90 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49- SR 90 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.