US Bridges

Piedmont Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101100

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piedmont Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piedmont Road over CSX Railroad 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 44,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,470 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPiedmont Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteState Highway 237
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8146, -84.3666
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,100 (2024)
Projected traffic55,470 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Piedmont Road over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Piedmont Road over CSX Railroad 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 Piedmont Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 44,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Piedmont Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Piedmont Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.