US Bridges

Forrest Park RD over Federal Prison Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In South East Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012105780

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,440
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Park RD over Federal Prison Creek is a concrete slab carrying Forrest Park RD over Federal Prison Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,855 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesForrest Park RD
CrossesFederal Prison Creek
LocationIn South East Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9089
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6909, -84.36014
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2024)
Projected traffic3,855 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forrest Park RD over Federal Prison Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest Park RD over Federal Prison 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Forrest Park RD over Federal Prison Creek carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Forrest Park RD over Federal Prison Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Forrest Park RD over Federal Prison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.