US Bridges

Collier Road over CSX Railroad (639818R)

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104370

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,530
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collier Road over CSX Railroad (639818R) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collier Road over CSX Railroad (639818R) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 97 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,240 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCollier Road
CrossesCSX Railroad (639818R)
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9205
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.80866, -84.39861
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,530 (2024)
Projected traffic21,240 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$533,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Collier Road over CSX Railroad (639818R) built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Collier Road over CSX Railroad (639818R) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Collier Road over CSX Railroad (639818R) carry?

About 8,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Collier Road over CSX Railroad (639818R)?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Collier Road over CSX Railroad (639818R)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.