US Bridges

Church Street over I-285 (sr 407)

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 0.8 MI SW of Clarkston · Structure no. 000000008901170

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over I-285 (sr 407) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
Location0.8 MI SW of Clarkston
RouteCounty Highway 839
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80275, -84.25006
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Street over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street over I-285 (sr 407) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Church Street over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Church Street over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.