US Bridges

Park Drive over Pedestrian Walkway

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · Piedmont Pk RR717941E · Structure no. 000000012150880

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
217 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Drive over Pedestrian Walkway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Drive over Pedestrian Walkway in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 6 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Drive
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
LocationPiedmont Pk RR717941E
RouteCity Street 647
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78626, -84.37097
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Drive over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Drive over Pedestrian Walkway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Park Drive over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Drive over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Park Drive over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.