US Bridges

Holcomb Br Road over Chattahoochee River

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · Fulton-Gwinnett CO Line · Structure no. 000000012104720

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holcomb Br Road over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holcomb Br Road over Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, 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.

It carries about 46,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,945 by 2032. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHolcomb Br Road
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationFulton-Gwinnett CO Line
RouteState Highway 140
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97356, -84.26276
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,100 (2024)
Projected traffic69,945 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holcomb Br Road over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Holcomb Br Road over Chattahoochee River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Holcomb Br Road over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 46,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holcomb Br Road over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Holcomb Br Road over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.