US Bridges

Church Street over Georgia Southwestern RR

Fair

Marion County, Georgia · In Buena Vista Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000019750250

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Georgia Southwestern RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Church Street over Georgia Southwestern RR in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2031. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesGeorgia Southwestern RR
LocationIn Buena Vista Cty Lmts
RouteCity Street 506
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.31613, -84.5152
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Street over Georgia Southwestern RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street over Georgia Southwestern RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Church Street over Georgia Southwestern RR carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over Georgia Southwestern RR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over Georgia Southwestern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.