US Bridges

Mallory Road over CSX Railroad (638608X)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Union City · Structure no. 000000012150760

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,120
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mallory Road over CSX Railroad (638608X) is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mallory Road over CSX Railroad (638608X) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMallory Road
CrossesCSX Railroad (638608X)
Location2 MI NE of Union City
RouteCounty Highway 607
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.60417, -84.52869
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,120 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mallory Road over CSX Railroad (638608X) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mallory Road over CSX Railroad (638608X) 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 Mallory Road over CSX Railroad (638608X) carry?

About 5,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mallory Road over CSX Railroad (638608X)?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mallory Road over CSX Railroad (638608X)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.