US Bridges

SR 13 over NS Rr.+ Ptree Crk

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012102090

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
613 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
88,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over NS Rr.+ Ptree Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over NS Rr.+ Ptree Crk in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 88,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,280 by 2032. The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesNS Rr.+ Ptree Crk
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteState Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81432, -84.36475
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length613 ft (186.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,400 (2024)
Projected traffic107,280 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$5.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over NS Rr.+ Ptree Crk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 13 over NS Rr.+ Ptree Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over NS Rr.+ Ptree Crk carry?

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

How long is SR 13 over NS Rr.+ Ptree Crk?

The structure is 613 ft (186.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over NS Rr.+ Ptree Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.