US Bridges

Spalding Drive over SR 400 (us 19)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 3.2 MI N of I-285 · Structure no. 000000012104550

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spalding Drive over SR 400 (us 19) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spalding Drive over SR 400 (us 19) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,565 by 2031. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpalding Drive
CrossesSR 400 (us 19)
Location3.2 MI N of I-285
RouteCity Street 9248
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.95681, -84.35623
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2024)
Projected traffic17,565 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spalding Drive over SR 400 (us 19) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spalding Drive over SR 400 (us 19) 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 Spalding Drive over SR 400 (us 19) carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spalding Drive over SR 400 (us 19)?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Spalding Drive over SR 400 (us 19)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.