US Bridges

Riverside Road over Chattahoochee River Trib

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Roswell · Structure no. 000000012150290

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,630
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Road over Chattahoochee River Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Riverside Road over Chattahoochee River Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,820 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRiverside Road
CrossesChattahoochee River Trib
Location4 MI SE of Roswell
RouteCounty Highway 137
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99567, -84.32333
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,630 (2024)
Projected traffic5,820 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Road over Chattahoochee River Trib built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Road over Chattahoochee River Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Road over Chattahoochee River Trib carry?

About 3,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Road over Chattahoochee River Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Road over Chattahoochee River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.