US Bridges

Childress Drive over SR 154

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In SW Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103490

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

About this bridge

Childress Drive over SR 154 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Childress Drive over SR 154 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 4,965 by 2032. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChildress Drive
CrossesSR 154
LocationIn SW Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9057
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6951, -84.48627
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic4,965 by 2032
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 Childress Drive over SR 154 built?

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

What condition is Childress Drive over SR 154 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 Childress Drive over SR 154 carry?

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

How long is Childress Drive over SR 154?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Childress Drive over SR 154?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.