US Bridges

Lawton Street over M-9131 White Street

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103880

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,070
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawton Street over M-9131 White Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lawton Street over M-9131 White Street 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLawton Street
CrossesM-9131 White Street
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9130
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.73335, -84.42345
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 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
CrossesHighway
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$842,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawton Street over M-9131 White Street built?

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

What condition is Lawton Street over M-9131 White Street 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 M-9131 White Street carry?

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

How long is Lawton Street over M-9131 White Street?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lawton Street over M-9131 White Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.