US Bridges

Clifton Spring RD over I-285 (sr 407)

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 8.5 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901520

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Spring RD over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clifton Spring RD over I-285 (sr 407) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,365 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClifton Spring RD
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
Location8.5 MI S of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69297, -84.29357
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,240 (2024)
Projected traffic13,365 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clifton Spring RD over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Spring RD over I-285 (sr 407) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Clifton Spring RD over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 8,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Spring RD over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Spring RD over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.