Fairburn Road over Sandy Creek
FairFulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103470
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,106
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairburn Road over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairburn Road over Sandy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.
It carries about 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairburn Road over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairburn Road over Sandy Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Fairburn Road over Sandy Creek carry?
About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fairburn Road over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fairburn Road over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.