US Bridges

Roswell Road US19 over Nancy Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100300

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roswell Road US19 over Nancy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roswell Road US19 over Nancy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,300 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoswell Road US19
CrossesNancy Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86604, -84.38099
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2024)
Projected traffic45,300 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roswell Road US19 over Nancy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roswell Road US19 over Nancy 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 Roswell Road US19 over Nancy Creek carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roswell Road US19 over Nancy Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Roswell Road US19 over Nancy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.