US Bridges

James Jackson Pwy over Southern Railroad

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Fulton · Structure no. 000000012101150

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Jackson Pwy over Southern Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Jackson Pwy over Southern Railroad in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,325 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJames Jackson Pwy
CrossesSouthern Railroad
LocationIn N Fulton
RouteState Highway 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80604, -84.47582
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2024)
Projected traffic8,325 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was James Jackson Pwy over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Jackson Pwy over Southern 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 James Jackson Pwy over Southern Railroad carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Jackson Pwy over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns James Jackson Pwy over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.