US Bridges

Jesse Cole Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Manchester · Structure no. 000000019900500

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jesse Cole Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jesse Cole Road over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJesse Cole Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2 MI N of Manchester
RouteCounty Highway 453
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.90162, -84.60155
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$832,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jesse Cole Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jesse Cole Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jesse Cole Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jesse Cole Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jesse Cole Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.