US Bridges

Camb.-Fairburn RD over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · Fulton/Douglas CO Line · Structure no. 000000012100730

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
600 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camb.-Fairburn RD over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camb.-Fairburn RD over Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,510 by 2032. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCamb.-Fairburn RD
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationFulton/Douglas CO Line
RouteState Highway 92
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6566, -84.67395
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2024)
Projected traffic21,510 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camb.-Fairburn RD over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camb.-Fairburn RD over Chattahoochee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Camb.-Fairburn RD over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camb.-Fairburn RD over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Camb.-Fairburn RD over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.