US Bridges

W Paces Ferry RD over Nancy Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012104400

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,220
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Paces Ferry RD over Nancy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Paces Ferry RD over Nancy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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 3,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Paces Ferry RD
CrossesNancy Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9208
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84829, -84.43256
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,220 (2024)
Projected traffic3,840 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$694,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Paces Ferry RD over Nancy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is W Paces Ferry RD over Nancy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W Paces Ferry RD over Nancy Creek carry?

About 3,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Paces Ferry RD over Nancy Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns W Paces Ferry RD over Nancy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.