US Bridges

Johnson Road over Proctor Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103560

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,620
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Proctor Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Johnson Road over Proctor Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,345 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesProctor Creek
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9070
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7841, -84.45044
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2024)
Projected traffic3,345 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Road over Proctor Creek carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over Proctor Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.