US Bridges

Dan Stribling Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Gay · Structure no. 000000019951220

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dan Stribling Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dan Stribling Road over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDan Stribling Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.5 MI S of Gay
RouteCounty Highway 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.03608, -84.56259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$25.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dan Stribling Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dan Stribling Road 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 Dan Stribling Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Dan Stribling Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dan Stribling Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.