US Bridges

Francis Place over Proctor Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In W Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012150940

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis Place over Proctor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Francis Place over Proctor Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrancis Place
CrossesProctor Creek
LocationIn W Atlanta
RouteCity Street 794
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77607, -84.43784
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Francis Place over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Francis Place over Proctor Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Francis Place over Proctor Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Francis Place over Proctor Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Francis Place over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.