US Bridges

Roswell Road over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 1.1 MI S of SR 120 · Structure no. 000000012100330

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
627 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
30,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roswell Road over Chattahoochee River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Roswell Road over Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 97 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 30,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,965 by 2032. The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoswell Road
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location1.1 MI S of SR 120
RouteState Highway 9
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00432, -84.35046
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length627 ft (191.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,900 (2024)
Projected traffic52,965 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roswell Road over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Roswell Road over Chattahoochee River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Roswell Road over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 30,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roswell Road over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Roswell Road over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.