US Bridges

College Street over Norfolk Southern R/R

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · Macon City Limits · Structure no. 000000002150930

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Street over Norfolk Southern R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Street over Norfolk Southern R/R in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,425 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCollege Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
LocationMacon City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 5813
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.8347, -83.64345
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2024)
Projected traffic6,425 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$9.3 million (2027 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was College Street over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Street over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 College Street over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is College Street over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns College Street over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.