Old Highway 5 over Georgia Northeastern RR
GoodCherokee County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Holly Springs · Structure no. 000000005750820
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 5 over Georgia Northeastern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 5 over Georgia Northeastern RR in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,560 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 5 over Georgia Northeastern RR built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 5 over Georgia Northeastern RR 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 5 over Georgia Northeastern RR carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 5 over Georgia Northeastern RR?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 5 over Georgia Northeastern RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.