US Bridges

Marietta Blvd. NW over CSX Railroad Spur

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012152280

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marietta Blvd. NW over CSX Railroad Spur is a concrete slab carrying Marietta Blvd. NW over CSX Railroad Spur in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarietta Blvd. NW
CrossesCSX Railroad Spur
LocationIn West Atlanta
RouteCity Street 716
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77468, -84.42618
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$831,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Marietta Blvd. NW over CSX Railroad Spur built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marietta Blvd. NW over CSX Railroad Spur 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 Marietta Blvd. NW over CSX Railroad Spur carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marietta Blvd. NW over CSX Railroad Spur?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Marietta Blvd. NW over CSX Railroad Spur?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.