Sardis Church Road over Dry Branch
FairFulton County, Georgia · 6 MI W of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012150430
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sardis Church Road over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sardis Church Road over Dry Branch 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sardis Church Road over Dry Branch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sardis Church Road over Dry Branch 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 Sardis Church Road over Dry Branch carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sardis Church Road over Dry Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sardis Church Road over Dry Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.