US Bridges

SR 5 over Dog River

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009750510

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Dog River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Dog River in Douglas 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 8,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,050 by 2032. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 5
CrossesDog River
Location8 MI SW of Douglasville
RouteState Highway 5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65358, -84.82111
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,390 (2024)
Projected traffic13,050 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Dog River built?

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

What condition is SR 5 over Dog River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Dog River carry?

About 8,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Dog River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Dog River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.