US Bridges

SR 13 (nbl) over SR 9 (sbl) Spring Street

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012106020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
443 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 (nbl) over SR 9 (sbl) Spring Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 (nbl) over SR 9 (sbl) Spring Street in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 29,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,765 by 2032. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13 (nbl)
CrossesSR 9 (sbl) Spring Street
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteState Highway 13
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79568, -84.38921
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,600 (2024)
Projected traffic45,765 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 (nbl) over SR 9 (sbl) Spring Street built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 (nbl) over SR 9 (sbl) Spring Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 (nbl) over SR 9 (sbl) Spring Street carry?

About 29,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 (nbl) over SR 9 (sbl) Spring Street?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 (nbl) over SR 9 (sbl) Spring Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.