US Bridges

Clifton Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 1.9 MI NW of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901700

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clifton Road over CSX Railroad 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 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,730 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClifton Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.9 MI NW of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9198
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79542, -84.32135
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2024)
Projected traffic29,730 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clifton Road over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Clifton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Clifton Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.