US Bridges

SR 142 over CSX Railroad

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 1 MI NE of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750660

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 142 over CSX Railroad in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,100 by 2038. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 142
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1 MI NE of Covington
RouteState Highway 142
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61949, -83.82449
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic20,100 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$15.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 142 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 142 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 142 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 142 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.