SR 85 over CSX Railroad
Meriwether County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 85 over CSX Railroad in Meriwether County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,110 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 49 of the 133 inventoried bridges in Meriwether County rated good (36.8%); 18 (13.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 290 ft |
| Location | In Manchester |
| NBI structure number | 000000019951140 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Meriwether County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 over Yellow Jacket Creek | 1977 | 58,000 | Fair |
| I-85 over Blue Creek | 1977 | 58,000 | Fair |
| I-85 over Yellow Jacket Creek Trib | 1977 | 58,000 | Fair |
| US 27 Alt./ SR. 41 over CSX Railroad | 1953 | 12,800 | Fair |
| US 27 Alt./ SR. 41 over Pigeon Creek | 1953 | 8,510 | Good |
| SR 18 over CSX Railroad | 1990 | 6,560 | Good |
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