US Bridges

M.L.K. Street over CSX Railroad

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · Thomasville - W Section · Structure no. 000000027500580

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,580
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M.L.K. Street over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M.L.K. Street over CSX Railroad in Thomas 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 5,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,920 by 2031. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM.L.K. Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationThomasville - W Section
RouteCity Street 4503
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.83344, -83.99211
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,580 (2024)
Projected traffic7,920 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M.L.K. Street over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is M.L.K. Street over CSX Railroad 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 M.L.K. Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M.L.K. Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns M.L.K. Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.