US Bridges

Murphy Ave. over Cs 1191 Astor Ave.

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In East Point · Structure no. 000000012152060

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Ave. over Cs 1191 Astor Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphy Ave. over Cs 1191 Astor Ave. in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy Ave.
CrossesCs 1191 Astor Ave.
LocationIn East Point
RouteCity Street 1194
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.70138, -84.4282
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$844,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphy Ave. over Cs 1191 Astor Ave. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Ave. over Cs 1191 Astor Ave. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Murphy Ave. over Cs 1191 Astor Ave. carry?

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

How long is Murphy Ave. over Cs 1191 Astor Ave.?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy Ave. over Cs 1191 Astor Ave.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.