US Bridges

Piedmont Ave. over Atlanta Beltline

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100360

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piedmont Ave. over Atlanta Beltline is a concrete tee beam carrying Piedmont Ave. over Atlanta Beltline in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,240 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPiedmont Ave.
CrossesAtlanta Beltline
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9007
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79517, -84.37088
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2024)
Projected traffic30,240 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$788,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Piedmont Ave. over Atlanta Beltline built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piedmont Ave. over Atlanta Beltline 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Piedmont Ave. over Atlanta Beltline carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Piedmont Ave. over Atlanta Beltline?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Piedmont Ave. over Atlanta Beltline?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.