US Bridges

SR 85 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · In Woodbury · Structure no. 000000019900350

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
394 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,695 by 2031. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Woodbury
RouteState Highway 85
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98231, -84.57546
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2024)
Projected traffic4,695 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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 85 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.