US Bridges

Northside Drive over Long Island Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 2.3 MI S of I-285 · Structure no. 000000012104430

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Drive over Long Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside Drive over Long Island Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,115 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthside Drive
CrossesLong Island Creek
Location2.3 MI S of I-285
RouteCounty Highway 9212
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88608, -84.42649
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic8,115 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside Drive over Long Island Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside Drive over Long Island Creek 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 Northside Drive over Long Island Creek carry?

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

How long is Northside Drive over Long Island Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Northside Drive over Long Island Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.