US Bridges

Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad (638628J)

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 7 MI West of Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153180

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad (638628J) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad (638628J) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,395 by 2030. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFairburn Road
CrossesCSX Railroad (638628J)
Location7 MI West of Atlanta
RouteCounty Highway 9054
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73088, -84.51034
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic16,395 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad (638628J) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad (638628J) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad (638628J) carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad (638628J)?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad (638628J)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.