US Bridges

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

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Doraville · Structure no. 000000008902000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamblee-Tucker RD over I-285 Ramp (sr 407) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chamblee-Tucker RD over I-285 Ramp (sr 407) in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 32,100 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChamblee-Tucker RD
CrossesI-285 Ramp (sr 407)
Location2 MI SE of Doraville
RouteCity Street 9265
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88555, -84.25081
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 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 traffic32,100 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 SystemNo

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$956,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamblee-Tucker RD over I-285 Ramp (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 Ramp (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 Ramp (sr 407)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.