US Bridges

Hortense Way over Proctor Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012150950

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hortense Way over Proctor Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hortense Way over Proctor Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHortense Way
CrossesProctor Creek
LocationIn West Atlanta
RouteCity Street 795
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77591, -84.44064
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$727,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hortense Way over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hortense Way 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 Hortense Way over Proctor Creek carry?

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

How long is Hortense Way over Proctor Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hortense Way over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.