US Bridges

Fifth Street over CSX Railroad

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · In Cordele · Structure no. 000000008150410

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,880
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Street over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Street over CSX Railroad in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,310 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFifth Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Cordele
RouteCity Street 504
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.97023, -83.77957
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,880 (2024)
Projected traffic8,310 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fifth Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.