US Bridges

Mitcham Road over CSX Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Durand · Structure no. 000000019950310

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Mitcham Road over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitcham Road over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMitcham Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1 MI E of Durand
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.91022, -84.73979
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$597,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitcham Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitcham Road over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Mitcham Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mitcham Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mitcham Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.