Kingsport Drive over Long Island Creek
FairFulton County, Georgia · Just W of I-285-SR 9 Int. · Structure no. 000000012151870
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kingsport Drive over Long Island Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Kingsport Drive over Long Island Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kingsport Drive over Long Island Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kingsport Drive over Long Island 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Kingsport Drive over Long Island Creek carry?
About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kingsport Drive over Long Island Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Kingsport Drive over Long Island Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.