US Bridges

SR 85 over CSX Railroad

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · In Manchester · Structure no. 000000019951140

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,025 by 2031. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Manchester
RouteState Highway 85
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.85267, -84.61222
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2024)
Projected traffic8,025 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$38.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 85 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.