US Bridges

M.L.K. Jr. Drive over I-75

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012107090

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M.L.K. Jr. Drive over I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M.L.K. Jr. Drive over I-75 in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,825 by 2032. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM.L.K. Jr. Drive
CrossesI-75
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9134
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74833, -84.38535
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic15,825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 M.L.K. Jr. Drive over I-75 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is M.L.K. Jr. Drive over I-75 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does M.L.K. Jr. Drive over I-75 carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M.L.K. Jr. Drive over I-75?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns M.L.K. Jr. Drive over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.