US Bridges

N. Druid Hills Rd. over NS Railroad

FairPosted for load

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2.8 MI N of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008901750

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Druid Hills Rd. over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Druid Hills Rd. over NS Railroad in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, 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 5 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 29,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,390 by 2031. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Druid Hills Rd.
CrossesNS Railroad
Location2.8 MI N of Decatur
RouteCity Street 9218
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81147, -84.29316
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,700 (2024)
Projected traffic45,390 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Druid Hills Rd. over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is N. Druid Hills Rd. over NS 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 N. Druid Hills Rd. over NS Railroad carry?

About 29,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Druid Hills Rd. over NS Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns N. Druid Hills Rd. over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.