ST 188 - 5TH STREE
Carrying ST 188 - 5TH STREE over CSX RAILROAD
SOUTH EAST OF CAIRO, Grady, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 188 - 5TH STREE
The ST 188 - 5TH STREE bridge in Grady, Georgia carries ST 188 - 5TH STREE over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 42.7 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,200 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 188 - 5TH STREE compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1983
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 42.7 m (140 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.1 m (79 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000013100340
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 188 - 5TH STREE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ST 188 - 5TH STREE against other structures in Grady and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ST 188 - 5TH STREE?
ST 188 - 5TH STREE in Grady, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 188 - 5TH STREE inspected?
ST 188 - 5TH STREE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 188 - 5TH STREE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST 188 - 5TH STREE?
ST 188 - 5TH STREE has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 188 - 5TH STREE?
ST 188 - 5TH STREE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 188 - 5TH STREE and does age affect safety?
ST 188 - 5TH STREE was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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