US Bridges

Packing House RD over CSX Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Talbot County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Talbotton · Structure no. 000000026350530

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Packing House RD over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Packing House RD 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 1 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPacking House RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2 MI S of Talbotton
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.64769, -84.52039
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$413,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Packing House RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Packing House RD 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 Packing House RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Packing House RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Packing House RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.