US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Chattahoochee River Trib

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 1 MI N of JCT I-285 · Structure no. 000000012104530

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Chattahoochee River Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Riverside Drive over Chattahoochee River Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,805 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesChattahoochee River Trib
Location1 MI N of JCT I-285
RouteCounty Highway 9248
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.93388, -84.41004
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2024)
Projected traffic17,805 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over Chattahoochee River Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Chattahoochee River Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Chattahoochee River Trib carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Chattahoochee River Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Chattahoochee River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.