US Bridges

Gilead Road over SR 154

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In S W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103520

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilead Road over SR 154 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilead Road over SR 154 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,655 by 2032. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGilead Road
CrossesSR 154
LocationIn S W Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9060
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69205, -84.49013
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,720 (2024)
Projected traffic8,655 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilead Road over SR 154 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilead Road over SR 154 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Gilead Road over SR 154 carry?

About 3,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gilead Road over SR 154?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Gilead Road over SR 154?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.