US Bridges

James Jackson Pwy over Proctor Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012101140

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Jackson Pwy over Proctor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Jackson Pwy over Proctor Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,325 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJames Jackson Pwy
CrossesProctor Creek
LocationIn N W Atlanta
RouteState Highway 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79449, -84.4743
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2024)
Projected traffic8,325 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Jackson Pwy over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Jackson Pwy over Proctor Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does James Jackson Pwy over Proctor Creek carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Jackson Pwy over Proctor Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns James Jackson Pwy over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.