US Bridges

Abbotts Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 8 MI E of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012100790

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbotts Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abbotts Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,405 by 2032. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesAbbotts Bridge RD
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location8 MI E of Alpharetta
RouteState Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02871, -84.16811
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic27,405 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abbotts Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbotts Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Abbotts Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Abbotts Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Abbotts Bridge RD over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.