US Bridges

SR 18 over CSX Railroad

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · In Durand · Structure no. 000000019951170

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Durand
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.9165, -84.77517
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2024)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$36.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 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 18 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.