US Bridges

US 19 Peachtree ST over Peachtree Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100290

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Peachtree ST over Peachtree Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 19 Peachtree ST over Peachtree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 37,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,315 by 2032. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 19 Peachtree ST
CrossesPeachtree Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81762, -84.38922
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,600 (2024)
Projected traffic60,315 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Peachtree ST over Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Peachtree ST over Peachtree 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 Peachtree ST over Peachtree Creek carry?

About 37,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Peachtree ST over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Peachtree ST over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.