US Bridges

Lindbergh Drive over North Fork Ptree Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012106460

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindbergh Drive over North Fork Ptree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lindbergh Drive over North Fork Ptree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,975 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLindbergh Drive
CrossesNorth Fork Ptree Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteState Highway 236
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8207, -84.35851
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2024)
Projected traffic21,975 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindbergh Drive over North Fork Ptree Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindbergh Drive over North Fork Ptree Creek 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 Lindbergh Drive over North Fork Ptree Creek carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lindbergh Drive over North Fork Ptree Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Lindbergh Drive over North Fork Ptree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.