US Bridges

Second Ave. over CR2733 Cottage Grove Ave

Good

DeKalb County, Georgia · In Atlanta City Limits · Structure no. 000000008901850

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,930
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Ave. over CR2733 Cottage Grove Ave is a concrete slab carrying Second Ave. over CR2733 Cottage Grove Ave in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 9,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,275 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSecond Ave.
CrossesCR2733 Cottage Grove Ave
LocationIn Atlanta City Limits
RouteCity Street 9232
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74843, -84.30979
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,930 (2024)
Projected traffic10,275 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$305,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Ave. over CR2733 Cottage Grove Ave built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Ave. over CR2733 Cottage Grove Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Second Ave. over CR2733 Cottage Grove Ave carry?

About 9,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Second Ave. over CR2733 Cottage Grove Ave?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Second Ave. over CR2733 Cottage Grove Ave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.