US Bridges

Gordon Street over Atlanta Beltline

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012100820

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Street over Atlanta Beltline is a concrete slab carrying Gordon Street over Atlanta Beltline in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,590 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGordon Street
CrossesAtlanta Beltline
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteState Highway 139
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73898, -84.43311
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2024)
Projected traffic19,590 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$373,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Street over Atlanta Beltline built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Street over Atlanta Beltline 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gordon Street over Atlanta Beltline carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Street over Atlanta Beltline?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Street over Atlanta Beltline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.