US Bridges

North Church Lane over CSX Railroad (639138V)

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 4 Miles South East of Smy · Structure no. 000000006752760

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,040
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Church Lane over CSX Railroad (639138V) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Church Lane over CSX Railroad (639138V) in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Church Lane
CrossesCSX Railroad (639138V)
Location4 Miles South East of Smy
RouteCounty Highway 1979
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83767, -84.48101
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,040 (2024)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Church Lane over CSX Railroad (639138V) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Church Lane over CSX Railroad (639138V) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North Church Lane over CSX Railroad (639138V) carry?

About 6,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Church Lane over CSX Railroad (639138V)?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns North Church Lane over CSX Railroad (639138V)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.