US Bridges

SR 5 over CSX RR (abandoned)

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2.6 MI NE of Austell · Structure no. 000000006700620

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over CSX RR (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over CSX RR (abandoned) in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 59 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,490 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 5
CrossesCSX RR (abandoned)
Location2.6 MI NE of Austell
RouteState Highway 5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84362, -84.60967
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,500 (2024)
Projected traffic47,490 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over CSX RR (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 5 over CSX RR (abandoned) 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 over CSX RR (abandoned) carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over CSX RR (abandoned)?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over CSX RR (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.