US Bridges

SR 85 Spur over CSX Railroad

Fair

Meriwether County, Georgia · In Manchester · Structure no. 000000019900360

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 Spur over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 Spur over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2031. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85 Spur
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Manchester
RouteState Highway 85
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.85773, -84.61009
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2024)
Projected traffic5,490 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$809,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 Spur over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 Spur 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 85 Spur over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 Spur over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 Spur over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.