US Bridges

Westview Drive over M-9131- White Street

Poor

Fulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103900

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
318 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,760
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westview Drive over M-9131- White Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westview Drive over M-9131- White Street 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,930 by 2031. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWestview Drive
CrossesM-9131- White Street
LocationIn West Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9133
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74731, -84.42983
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,760 (2024)
Projected traffic9,930 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westview Drive over M-9131- White Street built?

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

What condition is Westview Drive over M-9131- White Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Westview Drive over M-9131- White Street carry?

About 2,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westview Drive over M-9131- White Street?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Westview Drive over M-9131- White Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.