US Bridges

SR 13 over Peachtree Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012105430

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Peachtree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 21,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,675 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesPeachtree Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteState Highway 13
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82559, -84.35003
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,400 (2024)
Projected traffic36,675 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Peachtree 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Peachtree Creek carry?

About 21,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.