US Bridges

Bazemore Street over CSX Railroad

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · Blackshear-Ne Section · Structure no. 000000022950240

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bazemore Street over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bazemore Street over CSX Railroad in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBazemore Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationBlackshear-Ne Section
RouteCity Street 653
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.30752, -82.23544
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$944,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bazemore Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bazemore Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bazemore Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bazemore Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bazemore Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.