US Bridges

Lindbergh Road over Marta

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Buckhead · Structure no. 000000012106060

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindbergh Road over Marta is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lindbergh Road over Marta in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,130 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLindbergh Road
CrossesMarta
LocationIn Buckhead
RouteCity Street 9215
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82107, -84.36992
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2024)
Projected traffic17,130 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$916,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindbergh Road over Marta built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindbergh Road over Marta 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lindbergh Road over Marta carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lindbergh Road over Marta?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Lindbergh Road over Marta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.