Fairington Drive over Pole Bridge Creek
FairDeKalb County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Lithonia · Structure no. 000000008950760
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairington Drive over Pole Bridge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fairington Drive over Pole Bridge Creek in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairington Drive over Pole Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairington Drive over Pole Bridge Creek 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 Fairington Drive over Pole Bridge Creek carry?
About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fairington Drive over Pole Bridge Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Fairington Drive over Pole Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.