US Bridges

Oakcliff Rd. over NS Railroad

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In North East Doraville · Structure no. 000000008951390

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakcliff Rd. over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakcliff Rd. over NS Railroad in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,815 by 2031. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOakcliff Rd.
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn North East Doraville
RouteCounty Highway 9273
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91414, -84.26555
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic19,815 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakcliff Rd. over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakcliff Rd. over NS Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oakcliff Rd. over NS Railroad carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakcliff Rd. over NS Railroad?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Oakcliff Rd. over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.