US Bridges

Northside Drive US over CSX + Nor Sou Railroad

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Fulton · Structure no. 000000012100030

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Drive US over CSX + Nor Sou Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying Northside Drive US over CSX + Nor Sou Railroad in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,715 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthside Drive US
CrossesCSX + Nor Sou Railroad
LocationIn N Fulton
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77453, -84.40829
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2024)
Projected traffic29,715 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside Drive US over CSX + Nor Sou Railroad built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside Drive US over CSX + Nor Sou Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Northside Drive US over CSX + Nor Sou Railroad carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northside Drive US over CSX + Nor Sou Railroad?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Northside Drive US over CSX + Nor Sou Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.