US Bridges

Garson Drive over Marta

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Buckhead · Structure no. 000000012152030

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garson Drive over Marta is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garson Drive over Marta in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2030. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGarson Drive
CrossesMarta
LocationIn Buckhead
RouteCity Street 482
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81905, -84.3708
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$504,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garson Drive over Marta built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garson Drive over Marta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Garson Drive over Marta carry?

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

How long is Garson Drive over Marta?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Garson Drive over Marta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.