US Bridges

Haines Avenue over CSX Railroad

Fair

Ware County, Georgia · In City Limits Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900600

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,460
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haines Avenue over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haines Avenue over CSX Railroad in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 5,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,010 by 2032. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHaines Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn City Limits Waycross
RouteCity Street 5201
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.20305, -82.35972
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,460 (2024)
Projected traffic8,010 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Haines Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haines Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does Haines Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Haines Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Haines Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.