US Bridges

Morgan Valley RD over CSX Railroad

Good

Polk County, Georgia · In West Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023300350

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Valley RD over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Valley RD over CSX Railroad in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorgan Valley RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn West Rockmart
RouteCounty Highway 693
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00005, -85.0643
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,580 (2024)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$979,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Valley RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Valley RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan Valley RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Valley RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Valley RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.