Macon Drive over South River
FairFulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103770
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Macon Drive over South River is a concrete slab carrying Macon Drive over South River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 89 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 4,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,930 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Macon Drive over South River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Macon Drive over South River 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 Macon Drive over South River carry?
About 4,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Macon Drive over South River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Macon Drive over South River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.