US Bridges

Virginia Ave. over Atlanta Beltline

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104080

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,320
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Ave. over Atlanta Beltline is a concrete slab carrying Virginia Ave. over Atlanta Beltline in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 9,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,765 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Ave.
CrossesAtlanta Beltline
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9149
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78114, -84.36785
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,320 (2024)
Projected traffic12,765 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$283,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia Ave. over Atlanta Beltline built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Ave. over Atlanta Beltline 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Virginia Ave. over Atlanta Beltline carry?

About 9,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Ave. over Atlanta Beltline?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Ave. over Atlanta Beltline?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.