Gorman Road over CSX Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficTalbot County, Georgia · N City Lmt of Talbotton · Structure no. 000000026350140
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gorman Road over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gorman Road over CSX Railroad in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gorman Road over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gorman Road over CSX Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Gorman Road over CSX Railroad carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gorman Road over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Gorman Road over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.