US Bridges

Ridgewood Road over Peachtree Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104390

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood Road over Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgewood Road over Peachtree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidgewood Road
CrossesPeachtree Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9207
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8264, -84.44958
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgewood Road over Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood Road over Peachtree Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgewood Road over Peachtree Creek carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood Road over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood Road over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.