US Bridges

US 29 over SR 6

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In College Park · Structure no. 000000012100440

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29 over SR 6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29 over SR 6 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,580 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 29
CrossesSR 6
LocationIn College Park
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.64546, -84.45124
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.
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2024)
Projected traffic20,580 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$788,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29 over SR 6 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29 over SR 6 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 29 over SR 6 carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29 over SR 6?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 29 over SR 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.