US Bridges

Maxwell Drive over SR 154

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In SW Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103130

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxwell Drive over SR 154 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maxwell Drive over SR 154 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaxwell Drive
CrossesSR 154
LocationIn SW Atlanta
RouteCity Street 3018
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69742, -84.48303
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maxwell Drive over SR 154 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxwell Drive over SR 154 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Maxwell Drive over SR 154 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maxwell Drive over SR 154?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Maxwell Drive over SR 154?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.