US Bridges

Pantherville Road over South River

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901450

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pantherville Road over South River is a concrete tee beam carrying Pantherville Road over South River in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,845 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPantherville Road
CrossesSouth River
Location6 MI SE of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9091
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68453, -84.27261
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2024)
Projected traffic28,845 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pantherville Road over South River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pantherville Road over South River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pantherville Road over South River carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pantherville Road over South River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pantherville Road over South River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.