US Bridges

Lankford Parkway over SR 3 Metropolitain Blvd

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 0.25 MI W of I-75 · Structure no. 000000012101030

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lankford Parkway over SR 3 Metropolitain Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lankford Parkway over SR 3 Metropolitain Blvd in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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 64,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,845 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLankford Parkway
CrossesSR 3 Metropolitain Blvd
Location0.25 MI W of I-75
RouteState Highway 166
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69645, -84.40814
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,200 (2024)
Projected traffic85,845 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lankford Parkway over SR 3 Metropolitain Blvd built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Lankford Parkway over SR 3 Metropolitain Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lankford Parkway over SR 3 Metropolitain Blvd carry?

About 64,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lankford Parkway over SR 3 Metropolitain Blvd?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Lankford Parkway over SR 3 Metropolitain Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.