Dodson Drive over South Utoy Creek
FairFulton County, Georgia · In S.W. Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103190
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dodson Drive over South Utoy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dodson Drive over South Utoy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,335 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dodson Drive over South Utoy Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dodson Drive over South Utoy Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Dodson Drive over South Utoy Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dodson Drive over South Utoy Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Dodson Drive over South Utoy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.