US Bridges

Central Ave. over Ga Rr- CSX Rr- Marta

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104170

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
532 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,760
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave. over Ga Rr- CSX Rr- Marta is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave. over Ga Rr- CSX Rr- Marta in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 99 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 9,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2031. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave.
CrossesGa Rr- CSX Rr- Marta
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9164
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.752, -84.38891
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+15 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,760 (2024)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave. over Ga Rr- CSX Rr- Marta built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Central Ave. over Ga Rr- CSX Rr- Marta 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Central Ave. over Ga Rr- CSX Rr- Marta carry?

About 9,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave. over Ga Rr- CSX Rr- Marta?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave. over Ga Rr- CSX Rr- Marta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.