US Bridges

ST 188 - 5th Stree over CSX Railroad

Good

Grady County, Georgia · South East of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013100340

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 188 - 5th Stree over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST 188 - 5th Stree over CSX Railroad in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,285 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 188 - 5th Stree
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSouth East of Cairo
RouteState Highway 188
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87659, -84.20135
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2024)
Projected traffic21,285 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 188 - 5th Stree over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 188 - 5th Stree 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does ST 188 - 5th Stree over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST 188 - 5th Stree over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns ST 188 - 5th Stree over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.