US Bridges

Huff Road over NS Railroad (638487C)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104040

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,660
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Huff Road over NS Railroad (638487C) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huff Road over NS Railroad (638487C) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 9,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuff Road
CrossesNS Railroad (638487C)
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9144
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78917, -84.41852
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,660 (2024)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Huff Road over NS Railroad (638487C) built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huff Road over NS Railroad (638487C) 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 Huff Road over NS Railroad (638487C) carry?

About 9,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Huff Road over NS Railroad (638487C)?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Huff Road over NS Railroad (638487C)?

It is owned by the Railroad.