US Bridges

SR 109 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Troup County, Georgia · Lagrange City Limits · Structure no. 000000028501140

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 109 over CSX Railroad in Troup 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,725 by 2032. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 109
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationLagrange City Limits
RouteState Highway 109
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.03879, -85.02662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2024)
Projected traffic22,725 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 109 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR 109 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 109 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.