US Bridges

Lankford Parkway over M-9081 Sylvan Road

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In East Point · Structure no. 000000012101010

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lankford Parkway over M-9081 Sylvan Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lankford Parkway over M-9081 Sylvan Road in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 64,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,845 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLankford Parkway
CrossesM-9081 Sylvan Road
LocationIn East Point
RouteState Highway 166
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69777, -84.41834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,200 (2024)
Projected traffic85,845 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lankford Parkway over M-9081 Sylvan Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lankford Parkway over M-9081 Sylvan Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lankford Parkway over M-9081 Sylvan Road carry?

About 64,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lankford Parkway over M-9081 Sylvan Road?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Lankford Parkway over M-9081 Sylvan Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.