US Bridges

Forrest Park RD over I-285 (sr 407)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · South Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103780

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Park RD over I-285 (sr 407) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forrest Park RD over I-285 (sr 407) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesForrest Park RD
CrossesI-285 (sr 407)
LocationSouth Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9093
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.66148, -84.35573
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2024)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forrest Park RD over I-285 (sr 407) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest Park RD over I-285 (sr 407) 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 Forrest Park RD over I-285 (sr 407) carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forrest Park RD over I-285 (sr 407)?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Forrest Park RD over I-285 (sr 407)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.