US Bridges

Sibley Road over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · 2 MI North of Woodbury · Structure no. 000000019951120

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
99 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Sibley Road over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sibley 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSibley Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2 MI North of Woodbury
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.0072, -84.56265
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$580,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sibley Road over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Sibley Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sibley Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sibley Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Sibley Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.