US Bridges

Donald Lee Hollowa over Proctor Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100200

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donald Lee Hollowa over Proctor Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Donald Lee Hollowa over Proctor Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,910 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDonald Lee Hollowa
CrossesProctor Creek
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77193, -84.42991
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,300 (2024)
Projected traffic20,910 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Donald Lee Hollowa over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donald Lee Hollowa over Proctor Creek 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 Donald Lee Hollowa over Proctor Creek carry?

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Donald Lee Hollowa over Proctor Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Donald Lee Hollowa over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.