US Bridges

Church Street over CSX RR - 5 City Streets

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · In Cartersville (5 X-Ref) · Structure no. 000000001501170

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
625 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,110
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over CSX RR - 5 City Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over CSX RR - 5 City Streets in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,505 by 2031. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesCSX RR - 5 City Streets
LocationIn Cartersville (5 X-Ref)
RouteCity Street 900
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16704, -84.79583
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,110 (2024)
Projected traffic14,505 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Street over CSX RR - 5 City Streets built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street over CSX RR - 5 City Streets 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Church Street over CSX RR - 5 City Streets carry?

About 9,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over CSX RR - 5 City Streets?

The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over CSX RR - 5 City Streets?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.