US Bridges

Jefferson ST Conn over SR 5 Cs 340 Railroad

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In Austell City Limits · Structure no. 000000006751880

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
376 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST Conn over SR 5 Cs 340 Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson ST Conn over SR 5 Cs 340 Railroad in Cobb 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 3,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson ST Conn
CrossesSR 5 Cs 340 Railroad
LocationIn Austell City Limits
RouteCity Street 399
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81375, -84.62871
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,940 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson ST Conn over SR 5 Cs 340 Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson ST Conn over SR 5 Cs 340 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson ST Conn over SR 5 Cs 340 Railroad carry?

About 3,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST Conn over SR 5 Cs 340 Railroad?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST Conn over SR 5 Cs 340 Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.