US Bridges

SR 85 Alt. over CSX Railroad

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · In Warm Springs · Structure no. 000000019951130

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 Alt. over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 Alt. over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2031. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85 Alt.
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Warm Springs
RouteState Highway 85
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.89191, -84.68152
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,860 (2024)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 Alt. over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 Alt. 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 85 Alt. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 Alt. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 Alt. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.