US Bridges

Marietta Street over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr.

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100040

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marietta Street over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marietta Street over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr. in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,250 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMarietta Street
CrossesCSX Railroad- Sou. Rr.
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9003
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77994, -84.41308
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2024)
Projected traffic23,250 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marietta Street over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marietta Street over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Marietta Street over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr. carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marietta Street over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr.?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Marietta Street over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.