US Bridges

Bolton Road over I-285- Proctor Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100670

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
513 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolton Road over I-285- Proctor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bolton Road over I-285- Proctor Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,210 by 2032. The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBolton Road
CrossesI-285- Proctor Creek
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9013
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79958, -84.48838
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length513 ft (156.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2024)
Projected traffic21,210 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolton Road over I-285- Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolton Road over I-285- Proctor Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bolton Road over I-285- Proctor Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bolton Road over I-285- Proctor Creek?

The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bolton Road over I-285- Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.