US Bridges

Hairston Road over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Stone Mtn · Structure no. 000000008901440

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hairston Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hairston Road over CSX Railroad in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,455 by 2031. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHairston Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2 MI NW of Stone Mtn
RouteCounty Highway 5191
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82541, -84.19584
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2024)
Projected traffic31,455 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hairston Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Hairston 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hairston Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hairston Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Hairston Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.