US Bridges

North Decatur RD over CSX Railroad

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901340

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Decatur RD over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Decatur RD over CSX Railroad in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,195 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Decatur RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.5 MI NW of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9011
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79076, -84.30779
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic24,195 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Decatur RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Decatur RD 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 North Decatur RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Decatur RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns North Decatur RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.