US Bridges

Richard Russell over Parking Lot NS RR

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012151720

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
418 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richard Russell over Parking Lot NS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richard Russell over Parking Lot NS RR in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRichard Russell
CrossesParking Lot NS RR
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 3470
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75368, -84.39653
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richard Russell over Parking Lot NS RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richard Russell over Parking Lot NS RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Richard Russell over Parking Lot NS RR carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richard Russell over Parking Lot NS RR?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Richard Russell over Parking Lot NS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.