US Bridges

Fair Drive over South River Trib

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100180

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,910
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Drive over South River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Fair Drive over South River Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7,635 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFair Drive
CrossesSouth River Trib
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9204
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.70264, -84.40031
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,910 (2024)
Projected traffic7,635 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$618,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fair Drive over South River Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Drive over South River Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fair Drive over South River Trib carry?

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

How long is Fair Drive over South River Trib?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Fair Drive over South River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.