US Bridges

Buffington Road over SR 14 Spur

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 4 M Net of Union City · Structure no. 000000012103650

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffington Road over SR 14 Spur is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Buffington Road over SR 14 Spur in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,385 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffington Road
CrossesSR 14 Spur
Location4 M Net of Union City
RouteCity Street 9075
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61501, -84.50031
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2024)
Projected traffic14,385 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffington Road over SR 14 Spur built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffington Road over SR 14 Spur 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Buffington Road over SR 14 Spur carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buffington Road over SR 14 Spur?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Buffington Road over SR 14 Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.