US Bridges

Johnson Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 2 MI W of JCT US 19 · Structure no. 000000012104570

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
392 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
38,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 56 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 38,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,880 by 2032. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJohnson Ferry RD
CrossesChattahoochee River
Location2 MI W of JCT US 19
RouteCounty Highway 655
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94366, -84.40506
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,600 (2024)
Projected traffic59,880 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Johnson Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 38,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.