US Bridges

Howell Mill Road over Peachtree Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104030

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howell Mill Road over Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howell Mill Road over Peachtree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,915 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHowell Mill Road
CrossesPeachtree Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9143
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82464, -84.41636
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2024)
Projected traffic27,915 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howell Mill Road over Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howell Mill 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 Howell Mill Road over Peachtree Creek carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Howell Mill Road over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Howell Mill Road over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.