US Bridges

East Hightower Trl over CSX Railroad

Good

Walton County, Georgia · City of Social Circle · Structure no. 000000029700430

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Hightower Trl over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Hightower Trl over CSX Railroad in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Hightower Trl
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationCity of Social Circle
RouteCounty Highway 1051
CountyWalton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65402, -83.71343
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,570 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$533,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Hightower Trl over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is East Hightower Trl 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Hightower Trl over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Hightower Trl over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns East Hightower Trl over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.