US Bridges

Ben. E. Mays Road over North Utoy Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103380

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,670
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben. E. Mays Road over North Utoy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ben. E. Mays Road over North Utoy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBen. E. Mays Road
CrossesNorth Utoy Creek
LocationIn West Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9052
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73939, -84.50567
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,670 (2024)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ben. E. Mays Road over North Utoy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben. E. Mays Road over North Utoy 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 Ben. E. Mays Road over North Utoy Creek carry?

About 3,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ben. E. Mays Road over North Utoy Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ben. E. Mays Road over North Utoy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.