US Bridges

Peachtree Street U over I-85- SR 13 + Railroad

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100260

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peachtree Street U over I-85- SR 13 + Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peachtree Street U over I-85- SR 13 + Railroad in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 41,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,040 by 2032. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPeachtree Street U
CrossesI-85- SR 13 + Railroad
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7992, -84.39199
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,800 (2024)
Projected traffic50,040 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Peachtree Street U over I-85- SR 13 + Railroad built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peachtree Street U over I-85- SR 13 + Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Peachtree Street U over I-85- SR 13 + Railroad carry?

About 41,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Peachtree Street U over I-85- SR 13 + Railroad?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Peachtree Street U over I-85- SR 13 + Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.