US Bridges

SR 280 James Jacks over Chatt. River - NS Rr.

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · Cobb-Fulton CO Line · Structure no. 000000012153400

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
762 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 280 James Jacks over Chatt. River - NS Rr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 280 James Jacks over Chatt. River - NS Rr. in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,220 by 2032. The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 280 James Jacks
CrossesChatt. River - NS Rr.
LocationCobb-Fulton CO Line
RouteState Highway 280
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81745, -84.48025
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length762 ft (232.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2024)
Projected traffic17,220 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 280 James Jacks over Chatt. River - NS Rr. built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 280 James Jacks over Chatt. River - NS Rr. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 280 James Jacks over Chatt. River - NS Rr. carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 280 James Jacks over Chatt. River - NS Rr.?

The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 280 James Jacks over Chatt. River - NS Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.