US Bridges

Warrior Path Road over South River

Fair

DeKalb County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008950750

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warrior Path Road over South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warrior Path Road over South River in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWarrior Path Road
CrossesSouth River
Location4 MI SE of Decatur
RouteCounty Highway 4617
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6835, -84.25454
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$967,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warrior Path Road over South River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrior Path 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 Warrior Path Road over South River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warrior Path Road over South River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Warrior Path Road over South River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.