US Bridges

South Cherokee RD over CSX Railroad

Good

Walton County, Georgia · In South Social Circle · Structure no. 000000029751040

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Cherokee RD over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Cherokee RD over CSX Railroad in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7,190 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,140 by 2036. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Cherokee RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn South Social Circle
RouteState Highway 11
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65252, -83.72113
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,190 (2024)
Projected traffic17,140 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$17.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Cherokee RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Cherokee RD 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 South Cherokee RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is South Cherokee RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns South Cherokee RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.