US Bridges

Dodson Drive over SR 154 Lakewood Fway

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In SW Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103180

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodson Drive over SR 154 Lakewood Fway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dodson Drive over SR 154 Lakewood Fway 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2030. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDodson Drive
CrossesSR 154 Lakewood Fway
LocationIn SW Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9000
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69784, -84.47488
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dodson Drive over SR 154 Lakewood Fway built?

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

What condition is Dodson Drive over SR 154 Lakewood Fway 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 Dodson Drive over SR 154 Lakewood Fway carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dodson Drive over SR 154 Lakewood Fway?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dodson Drive over SR 154 Lakewood Fway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.