US Bridges

North Leg over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Richmond County, Georgia · 10.2 MI N of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024500820

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Leg over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying North Leg over CSX Railroad in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,825 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Leg
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location10.2 MI N of Hephizibah
RouteCounty Highway 371
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46029, -82.06829
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2024)
Projected traffic12,825 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Leg over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Leg over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does North Leg over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Leg over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Leg over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.