US Bridges

Cambellton Road over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100930

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cambellton Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cambellton Road over CSX Railroad in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,165 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCambellton Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn West Atlanta
RouteState Highway 154
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69325, -84.51811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2024)
Projected traffic36,165 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cambellton Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Cambellton Road over CSX Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cambellton Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cambellton Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Cambellton Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.