US Bridges

Howell Mill Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104010

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Howell Mill Road over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howell Mill Road over CSX Railroad in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,360 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHowell Mill Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9143
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79504, -84.41529
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic27,360 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howell Mill Road over CSX Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Howell Mill Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Howell Mill Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Howell Mill Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.