US Bridges

Moores Mill Road over Peachtree Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103250

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Mill Road over Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moores Mill Road over Peachtree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,105 by 2031. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoores Mill Road
CrossesPeachtree Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9013
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82629, -84.44289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic18,105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Mill Road over Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Mill Road over Peachtree 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 Moores Mill Road over Peachtree Creek carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moores Mill Road over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Mill Road over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.