US Bridges

Fling Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028501080

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fling Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fling Road over CSX Railroad in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,765 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFling Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.5 MI W of Lagrange
RouteCity Street 2921
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.02768, -85.09719
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2024)
Projected traffic3,765 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$821,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fling Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fling Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fling Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fling Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fling Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.