US Bridges

SR 18 over Cs 44-NOR-SOU RR 732712X

Fair

Wilkinson County, Georgia · City of Gordon · Structure no. 000000031900040

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
349 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Cs 44-NOR-SOU RR 732712X is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 18 over Cs 44-NOR-SOU RR 732712X in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2032. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesCs 44-NOR-SOU RR 732712X
LocationCity of Gordon
RouteState Highway 18
CountyWilkinson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.88259, -83.34269
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2024)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Cs 44-NOR-SOU RR 732712X built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Cs 44-NOR-SOU RR 732712X 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Cs 44-NOR-SOU RR 732712X carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Cs 44-NOR-SOU RR 732712X?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Cs 44-NOR-SOU RR 732712X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.