US Bridges

US 19 over CR 139 Roberts Drive

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 3.6 MI S of Roswell · Structure no. 000000012101230

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over CR 139 Roberts Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 over CR 139 Roberts Drive in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 166,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 263,295 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19
CrossesCR 139 Roberts Drive
Location3.6 MI S of Roswell
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00383, -84.33611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166,000 (2024)
Projected traffic263,295 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over CR 139 Roberts Drive built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 19 over CR 139 Roberts Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 over CR 139 Roberts Drive carry?

About 166,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over CR 139 Roberts Drive?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over CR 139 Roberts Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.