US Bridges

Pryor Street over CSX RR (340311N)

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012151750

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
726 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,840
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pryor Street over CSX RR (340311N) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pryor Street over CSX RR (340311N) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPryor Street
CrossesCSX RR (340311N)
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 2044
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.7529, -84.38978
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.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+18 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length726 ft (221.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,840 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pryor Street over CSX RR (340311N) built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pryor Street over CSX RR (340311N) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pryor Street over CSX RR (340311N) carry?

About 1,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pryor Street over CSX RR (340311N)?

The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pryor Street over CSX RR (340311N)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.