US Bridges

First Street over CSX Railroad

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 1 MI NE of Athens Sq. · Structure no. 000000005950130

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,340
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street over CSX Railroad in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,475 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1 MI NE of Athens Sq.
RouteCity Street 269
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96749, -83.36415
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2024)
Projected traffic5,475 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was First Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over CSX 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does First Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is First Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.