Cain Creek Drive over CSX Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficMeriwether County, Georgia · 2 MI South of Woodbury · Structure no. 000000019951110
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 98 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cain Creek Drive over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cain Creek Drive over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cain Creek Drive over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cain Creek Drive 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 Cain Creek Drive over CSX Railroad carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cain Creek Drive over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cain Creek Drive over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.