US Bridges

Lenox Road over North Fork Ptree Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100400

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lenox Road over North Fork Ptree Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lenox Road over North Fork Ptree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 48 years old, older 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 34,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,470 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLenox Road
CrossesNorth Fork Ptree Creek
LocationIn N W Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9213
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82442, -84.35231
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,400 (2024)
Projected traffic67,470 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lenox Road over North Fork Ptree Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Lenox Road over North Fork Ptree Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lenox Road over North Fork Ptree Creek carry?

About 34,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lenox Road over North Fork Ptree Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Lenox Road over North Fork Ptree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.