US Bridges

Marietta Blvd. over Spur Railroad Track

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100060

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marietta Blvd. over Spur Railroad Track is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marietta Blvd. over Spur Railroad Track 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,505 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMarietta Blvd.
CrossesSpur Railroad Track
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9003
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79541, -84.43234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$706,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marietta Blvd. over Spur Railroad Track built?

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

What condition is Marietta Blvd. over Spur Railroad Track 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Marietta Blvd. over Spur Railroad Track carry?

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

How long is Marietta Blvd. over Spur Railroad Track?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Marietta Blvd. over Spur Railroad Track?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.