US Bridges

Fair Drive over I-75

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In South Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100170

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Drive over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fair Drive over I-75 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,620 by 2032. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFair Drive
CrossesI-75
LocationIn South Atlanta
RouteCity Street 3483
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.70309, -84.40399
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,910 (2024)
Projected traffic7,620 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fair Drive over I-75 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Drive over I-75 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fair Drive over I-75 carry?

About 5,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fair Drive over I-75?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Fair Drive over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.