US Bridges

Cool Springs RD over CSX Railroad (340672T)

PoorPosted for load

Murray County, Georgia · 5.2 MI SE of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350280

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs RD over CSX Railroad (340672T) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cool Springs RD over CSX Railroad (340672T) in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCool Springs RD
CrossesCSX Railroad (340672T)
Location5.2 MI SE of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 301
CountyMurray County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.6981, -84.73091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$914,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cool Springs RD over CSX Railroad (340672T) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Springs RD over CSX Railroad (340672T) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Cool Springs RD over CSX Railroad (340672T) carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cool Springs RD over CSX Railroad (340672T)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Springs RD over CSX Railroad (340672T)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.