US Bridges

Bohler Road over Peachtree Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012103980

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,410
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bohler Road over Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bohler Road over Peachtree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 109 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 6,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2031. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBohler Road
CrossesPeachtree Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9142
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82227, -84.42931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,410 (2024)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$522,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bohler Road over Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is Bohler Road over Peachtree Creek 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 Bohler Road over Peachtree Creek carry?

About 6,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bohler Road over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bohler Road over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.