Northwest Road over Proctor Creek
FairFulton County, Georgia · In N W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103350
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northwest Road over Proctor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northwest Road over Proctor Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2031. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Northwest Road over Proctor Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northwest Road 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Northwest Road over Proctor Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Northwest Road over Proctor Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Northwest Road over Proctor Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.