US Bridges

SR 13 over Clear Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102060

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 13 over Clear Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 62 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 29,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,765 by 2032. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesClear Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteState Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80367, -84.38387
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,600 (2024)
Projected traffic45,765 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 13 over Clear Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Clear Creek carry?

About 29,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.