US Bridges

Howell Mill Road over NS Railroad (717955M)

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howell Mill Road over NS Railroad (717955M) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howell Mill Road over NS Railroad (717955M) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,360 by 2031. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHowell Mill Road
CrossesNS Railroad (717955M)
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9143
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78637, -84.41169
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2024)
Projected traffic27,360 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Howell Mill Road over NS Railroad (717955M) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howell Mill Road over NS Railroad (717955M) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Howell Mill Road over NS Railroad (717955M) carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Howell Mill Road over NS Railroad (717955M)?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Howell Mill Road over NS Railroad (717955M)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.