US Bridges

Oglethorpe Street over NS Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Bibb County, Georgia · 0.1 MI E of SR 74 C Maco · Structure no. 000000002101770

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oglethorpe Street over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oglethorpe Street over NS Railroad in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,465 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOglethorpe Street
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.1 MI E of SR 74 C Maco
RouteCity Street 3207
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.83311, -83.64366
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2024)
Projected traffic6,465 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oglethorpe Street over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oglethorpe Street over NS Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Oglethorpe Street over NS Railroad carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oglethorpe Street over NS Railroad?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Oglethorpe Street over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.