US Bridges

Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Southwest Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153470

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,680
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad 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 5,680 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2031. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairburn Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Southwest Atlanta
RouteCity Street 1349
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68518, -84.51202
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,680 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Fairburn Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.