US Bridges

Bell Street over CSX Railroad (279774X)

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Georgia · In Camak · Structure no. 000000030150340

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Bell Street over CSX Railroad (279774X) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Street over CSX Railroad (279774X) in Warren County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Street
CrossesCSX Railroad (279774X)
LocationIn Camak
RouteCity Street 554
CountyWarren County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.4473, -82.65137
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$621,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Street over CSX Railroad (279774X) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Street over CSX Railroad (279774X) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bell Street over CSX Railroad (279774X) carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bell Street over CSX Railroad (279774X)?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Street over CSX Railroad (279774X)?

It is owned by the Railroad.