US Bridges

Constitution Road over South River Trib

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In South East Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012105770

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,070
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Road over South River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Constitution Road over South River Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 8,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesConstitution Road
CrossesSouth River Trib
LocationIn South East Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9085
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69314, -84.36202
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,070 (2024)
Projected traffic6,720 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Road over South River Trib built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Road over South River Trib 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Constitution Road over South River Trib carry?

About 8,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Road over South River Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Constitution Road over South River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.