US Bridges

SR 5 over NS RR Spur

Fair

Carroll County, Georgia · 7.5 MI E of Roopville · Structure no. 000000004500140

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over NS RR Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over NS RR Spur in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,985 by 2032. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesNS RR Spur
Location7.5 MI E of Roopville
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCarroll County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46113, -84.9995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2024)
Projected traffic2,985 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over NS RR Spur built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over NS RR Spur in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over NS RR Spur carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over NS RR Spur?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over NS RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.