US Bridges

Irene Kidd Parkway over Cen of Ga Railroad

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In East Point City Limits · Structure no. 000000012151850

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irene Kidd Parkway over Cen of Ga Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irene Kidd Parkway over Cen of Ga Railroad in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,430 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIrene Kidd Parkway
CrossesCen of Ga Railroad
LocationIn East Point City Limits
RouteCity Street 9082
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.67609, -84.43886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic17,430 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Irene Kidd Parkway over Cen of Ga Railroad built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irene Kidd Parkway over Cen of Ga Railroad 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 Irene Kidd Parkway over Cen of Ga Railroad carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irene Kidd Parkway over Cen of Ga Railroad?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Irene Kidd Parkway over Cen of Ga Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.