US Bridges

Paces Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103280

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
384 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paces Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paces Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,130 by 2032. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPaces Ferry Road
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9035
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85878, -84.45442
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2024)
Projected traffic14,130 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paces Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paces Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River 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 Paces Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paces Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Paces Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.