US Bridges

Cen Olympic Park D over M9161 Mitchell-N Sou RR

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103590

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,241 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
4,540
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cen Olympic Park D over M9161 Mitchell-N Sou RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cen Olympic Park D over M9161 Mitchell-N Sou RR in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 4,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2031. The structure is 2,241 ft (683.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCen Olympic Park D
CrossesM9161 Mitchell-N Sou RR
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9073
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75618, -84.39687
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,241 ft (683.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,540 (2024)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cen Olympic Park D over M9161 Mitchell-N Sou RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cen Olympic Park D over M9161 Mitchell-N Sou RR 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 Cen Olympic Park D over M9161 Mitchell-N Sou RR carry?

About 4,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cen Olympic Park D over M9161 Mitchell-N Sou RR?

The structure is 2,241 ft (683.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Cen Olympic Park D over M9161 Mitchell-N Sou RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.