US Bridges

Phipps Road over CSX Railroad (50399M)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · At Palmetto City Limits · Structure no. 000000012151880

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phipps Road over CSX Railroad (50399M) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phipps Road over CSX Railroad (50399M) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPhipps Road
CrossesCSX Railroad (50399M)
LocationAt Palmetto City Limits
RouteCity Street 1877
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.52647, -84.66022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Phipps Road over CSX Railroad (50399M) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phipps Road over CSX Railroad (50399M) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Phipps Road over CSX Railroad (50399M) carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Phipps Road over CSX Railroad (50399M)?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Phipps Road over CSX Railroad (50399M)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.