US Bridges

Bolton Road over NS RR (718026P)

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100680

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolton Road over NS RR (718026P) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bolton Road over NS RR (718026P) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,330 by 2031. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBolton Road
CrossesNS RR (718026P)
LocationIn N W Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9013
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8056, -84.48234
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2024)
Projected traffic21,330 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolton Road over NS RR (718026P) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolton Road over NS RR (718026P) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bolton Road over NS RR (718026P) carry?

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

How long is Bolton Road over NS RR (718026P)?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Bolton Road over NS RR (718026P)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.