US Bridges

Barlow Street over CSX Railroad

GoodPosted for load

Sumter County, Georgia · In Americus · Structure no. 000000026150380

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barlow Street over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barlow Street over CSX Railroad in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarlow Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Americus
RouteCity Street 669
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06626, -84.22771
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

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$668,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barlow Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barlow Street 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Barlow Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barlow Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Barlow Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.