US Bridges

North Ivy Road over Nancy Creek Trib

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In North Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012151920

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Ivy Road over Nancy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying North Ivy Road over Nancy Creek Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Ivy Road
CrossesNancy Creek Trib
LocationIn North Atlanta
RouteCity Street 2490
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8682, -84.36496
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Ivy Road over Nancy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Ivy Road over Nancy Creek Trib 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 North Ivy Road over Nancy Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is North Ivy Road over Nancy Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns North Ivy Road over Nancy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.