US Bridges

Lake Forest Drive over Nancy Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012150370

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Forest Drive over Nancy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Forest Drive over Nancy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLake Forest Drive
CrossesNancy Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 299
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86746, -84.38763
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$481,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Forest Drive over Nancy Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Forest Drive over Nancy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Forest Drive over Nancy Creek carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Forest Drive over Nancy Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Forest Drive over Nancy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.