US Bridges

Fifth Street over CR 297 Bay Street

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 2 MI W of I-16 E Macon · Structure no. 000000002150360

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
832
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Street over CR 297 Bay Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Street over CR 297 Bay Street in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFifth Street
CrossesCR 297 Bay Street
Location2 MI W of I-16 E Macon
RouteCity Street 290
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.82573, -83.63144
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2024)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Street over CR 297 Bay Street built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Street over CR 297 Bay Street 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 Fifth Street over CR 297 Bay Street carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Street over CR 297 Bay Street?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Street over CR 297 Bay Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.