Simpson Street over Proctor Creek
FairFulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103320
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simpson Street over Proctor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simpson Street over Proctor Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 102 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simpson Street over Proctor Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Simpson Street over Proctor 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Simpson Street over Proctor Creek carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Simpson Street over Proctor Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Simpson Street over Proctor Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.