Colonial Drive over Marta-Ns Railroad
GoodDeKalb County, Georgia · In Brookhaven · Structure no. 000000008950530
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colonial Drive over Marta-Ns Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colonial Drive over Marta-Ns Railroad in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colonial Drive over Marta-Ns Railroad built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colonial Drive over Marta-Ns 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Colonial Drive over Marta-Ns Railroad carry?
About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Colonial Drive over Marta-Ns Railroad?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Colonial Drive over Marta-Ns Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.