College Street over CSX Railroad
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Georgia · In South Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300550
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,970
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
College Street over CSX Railroad is a concrete slab carrying College Street over CSX Railroad in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,175 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College Street over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is College Street over CSX Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does College Street over CSX Railroad carry?
About 2,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is College Street over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns College Street over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.