US Bridges

Azalea Drive over Chattahoochee Riv Trib

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 1.4 MI E of Cobb CO Line · Structure no. 000000012151570

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Azalea Drive over Chattahoochee Riv Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Azalea Drive over Chattahoochee Riv Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAzalea Drive
CrossesChattahoochee Riv Trib
Location1.4 MI E of Cobb CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1350
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00664, -84.37402
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 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 width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Azalea Drive over Chattahoochee Riv Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Azalea Drive over Chattahoochee Riv 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Azalea Drive over Chattahoochee Riv Trib carry?

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

How long is Azalea Drive over Chattahoochee Riv Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Azalea Drive over Chattahoochee Riv Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.