US Bridges

Marietta Street over SR 8 North Ave.

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In NW Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103200

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marietta Street over SR 8 North Ave. is a concrete slab carrying Marietta Street over SR 8 North Ave. in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,840 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarietta Street
CrossesSR 8 North Ave.
LocationIn NW Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9003
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77082, -84.39994
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2024)
Projected traffic21,840 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$670,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marietta Street over SR 8 North Ave. built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marietta Street over SR 8 North Ave. 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 Marietta Street over SR 8 North Ave. carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marietta Street over SR 8 North Ave.?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Marietta Street over SR 8 North Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.