US Bridges

Old US 84 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · App 1 MI W of Boston · Structure no. 000000027551070

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 84 over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Old US 84 over CSX Railroad in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 5 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 84
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationApp 1 MI W of Boston
RouteCounty Highway 2720
CountyThomas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.79513, -83.80837
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2031
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$727,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 84 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 84 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 84 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old US 84 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 84 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.