US Bridges

Holcomb Br Road over SR 400 (us 19)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 8.1 MI N of I-285 · Structure no. 000000012100860

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holcomb Br Road over SR 400 (us 19) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holcomb Br Road over SR 400 (us 19) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 56 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 64,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,440 by 2031. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHolcomb Br Road
CrossesSR 400 (us 19)
Location8.1 MI N of I-285
RouteState Highway 140
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02176, -84.32428
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,600 (2024)
Projected traffic61,440 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holcomb Br Road over SR 400 (us 19) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Holcomb Br Road over SR 400 (us 19) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Holcomb Br Road over SR 400 (us 19) carry?

About 64,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holcomb Br Road over SR 400 (us 19)?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Holcomb Br Road over SR 400 (us 19)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.