US Bridges

Marietta Blvd. over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr.

Poor

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100050

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marietta Blvd. over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marietta Blvd. over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr. in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,505 by 2031. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMarietta Blvd.
CrossesCSX Railroad- Sou. Rr.
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9003
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78719, -84.42805
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2024)
Projected traffic20,505 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marietta Blvd. over CSX Railroad- Sou. Rr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.