Piedmont Road over Peachtree Creek
PoorFulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101110
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Piedmont Road over Peachtree Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piedmont Road over Peachtree Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 44,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,470 by 2032. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Piedmont Road over Peachtree Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Piedmont Road over Peachtree Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Piedmont Road over Peachtree Creek carry?
About 44,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Piedmont Road over Peachtree Creek?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Piedmont Road over Peachtree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.