US Bridges

Chattahoochee Ave. over Peachtree Creek Trib

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103970

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chattahoochee Ave. over Peachtree Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chattahoochee Ave. over Peachtree Creek Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 79 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChattahoochee Ave.
CrossesPeachtree Creek Trib
LocationIn N W Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9141
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80291, -84.43173
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2024)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$245,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chattahoochee Ave. over Peachtree Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Chattahoochee Ave. over Peachtree Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Chattahoochee Ave. over Peachtree Creek Trib carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chattahoochee Ave. over Peachtree Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Chattahoochee Ave. over Peachtree Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.