US Bridges

SR 13 over SR 237 Piedmont Road

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlnta · Structure no. 000000012102080

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
88,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over SR 237 Piedmont Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over SR 237 Piedmont Road in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 72 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 88,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,280 by 2032. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesSR 237 Piedmont Road
LocationIn N Atlnta
RouteState Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81298, -84.36673
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,400 (2024)
Projected traffic107,280 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over SR 237 Piedmont Road built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 13 over SR 237 Piedmont Road 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 SR 237 Piedmont Road carry?

About 88,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over SR 237 Piedmont Road?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over SR 237 Piedmont Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.