US Bridges

Chamblee-Tucker RD over I-285 (sr 407)

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008901990

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamblee-Tucker RD over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chamblee-Tucker RD over I-285 (sr 407) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,605 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChamblee-Tucker RD
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
Location2 MI S of Doraville
RouteCity Street 9265
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88551, -84.25179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2024)
Projected traffic19,605 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chamblee-Tucker RD over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamblee-Tucker 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Chamblee-Tucker RD over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chamblee-Tucker RD over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Chamblee-Tucker RD over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.