US Bridges

Briarcliff Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 6.4 MI SW of Chamblee · Structure no. 000000008900280

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarcliff Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briarcliff Road over CSX Railroad in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 86 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,345 by 2031. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBriarcliff Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location6.4 MI SW of Chamblee
RouteState Highway 42
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80542, -84.3368
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic21,345 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Briarcliff Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Briarcliff Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Briarcliff Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Briarcliff Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Briarcliff Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.