US Bridges

Ted Turner Drive over Alabama St/Csx RR

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · Downtown Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100100

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,536 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,770
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ted Turner Drive over Alabama St/Csx RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ted Turner Drive over Alabama St/Csx RR in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,615 by 2031. The structure is 1,536 ft (468.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTed Turner Drive
CrossesAlabama St/Csx RR
LocationDowntown Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9073
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75505, -84.39383
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,536 ft (468.2 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,770 (2024)
Projected traffic24,615 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ted Turner Drive over Alabama St/Csx RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ted Turner Drive over Alabama St/Csx RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ted Turner Drive over Alabama St/Csx RR carry?

About 5,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ted Turner Drive over Alabama St/Csx RR?

The structure is 1,536 ft (468.2 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ted Turner Drive over Alabama St/Csx RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.