US Bridges

Donald Lee Hollowe over Atlanta Beltline

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012106740

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donald Lee Hollowe over Atlanta Beltline is a concrete frame carrying Donald Lee Hollowe over Atlanta Beltline in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,655 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDonald Lee Hollowe
CrossesAtlanta Beltline
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 78
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77307, -84.4107
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2024)
Projected traffic23,655 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$317,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Donald Lee Hollowe over Atlanta Beltline built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donald Lee Hollowe over Atlanta Beltline 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Donald Lee Hollowe over Atlanta Beltline carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Donald Lee Hollowe over Atlanta Beltline?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Donald Lee Hollowe over Atlanta Beltline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.