US Bridges

Atlanta South Pwy over Flint River

Good

Clayton County, Georgia · NW Forest Park E of I-285 · Structure no. 000000006350380

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlanta South Pwy over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlanta South Pwy over Flint River in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAtlanta South Pwy
CrossesFlint River
LocationNW Forest Park E of I-285
RouteCounty Highway 2355
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.61174, -84.40544
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlanta South Pwy over Flint River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlanta South Pwy over Flint River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Atlanta South Pwy over Flint River carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atlanta South Pwy over Flint River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Atlanta South Pwy over Flint River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.