US Bridges

Pryor Road over SR 166

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In South Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104220

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pryor Road over SR 166 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pryor Road over SR 166 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 6,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,655 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPryor Road
CrossesSR 166
LocationIn South Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9086
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69806, -84.399
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,990 (2024)
Projected traffic8,655 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pryor Road over SR 166 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pryor Road over SR 166 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pryor Road over SR 166 carry?

About 6,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pryor Road over SR 166?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pryor Road over SR 166?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.