US Bridges

Highland Avenue over CSX Railroad

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 10 MI N of Hephizibah · Structure no. 000000024501050

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Avenue over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highland Avenue over CSX Railroad in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,180 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHighland Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location10 MI N of Hephizibah
RouteCounty Highway 200
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.45426, -82.04542
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2024)
Projected traffic21,180 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Avenue 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 Highland Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Highland Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.