US Bridges

US 29 / Sr. 14 over SR 74

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In the City of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012100410

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 / Sr. 14 over SR 74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 / Sr. 14 over SR 74 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,015 by 2031. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 29 / Sr. 14
CrossesSR 74
LocationIn the City of Fairburn
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5574, -84.59199
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2024)
Projected traffic15,015 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 / Sr. 14 over SR 74 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 / Sr. 14 over SR 74 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 / Sr. 14 over SR 74 carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 29 / Sr. 14 over SR 74?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 / Sr. 14 over SR 74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.