US Bridges

SR 18 over CSX Railroad

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · In Woodbury · Structure no. 000000019900680

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
463 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,560 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,310 by 2031. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesSR 18
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Woodbury
RouteState Highway 18
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98315, -84.57224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,560 (2024)
Projected traffic8,310 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 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 SR 18 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.