Waldrop Road over South River
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008950100
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,640
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waldrop Road over South River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waldrop Road over South River in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 9,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,950 by 2031. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waldrop Road over South River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waldrop Road over South River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Waldrop Road over South River carry?
About 9,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Waldrop Road over South River?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Waldrop Road over South River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.