US Bridges

Carters Road over CSX Railroad (340677C)

Good

Murray County, Georgia · 11.5 MI SE of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350120

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carters Road over CSX Railroad (340677C) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carters Road over CSX Railroad (340677C) in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarters Road
CrossesCSX Railroad (340677C)
Location11.5 MI SE of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyMurray County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.61144, -84.69344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carters Road over CSX Railroad (340677C) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carters Road over CSX Railroad (340677C) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Carters Road over CSX Railroad (340677C) carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Carters Road over CSX Railroad (340677C)?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carters Road over CSX Railroad (340677C)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.