US Bridges

Lawton Street over CSX Railroad (340346P)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103870

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawton Street over CSX Railroad (340346P) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawton Street over CSX Railroad (340346P) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLawton Street
CrossesCSX Railroad (340346P)
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9130
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73271, -84.42397
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,070 (2024)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$969,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawton Street over CSX Railroad (340346P) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawton Street over CSX Railroad (340346P) 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 Lawton Street over CSX Railroad (340346P) carry?

About 3,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lawton Street over CSX Railroad (340346P)?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lawton Street over CSX Railroad (340346P)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.