Chappell Road over Marta
FairFulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103950
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chappell Road over Marta is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chappell Road over Marta in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chappell Road over Marta built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chappell Road over Marta 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 Chappell Road over Marta carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Chappell Road over Marta?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Chappell Road over Marta?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.