US Bridges

Forrest Park RD over NS Railroad (718380W)

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · In South East Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012152310

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forrest Park RD over NS Railroad (718380W) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forrest Park RD over NS Railroad (718380W) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,795 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesForrest Park RD
CrossesNS Railroad (718380W)
LocationIn South East Atlanta
RouteCity Street 1536
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.69771, -84.35988
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic3,795 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$774,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forrest Park RD over NS Railroad (718380W) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forrest Park RD over NS Railroad (718380W) 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 Forrest Park RD over NS Railroad (718380W) carry?

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

How long is Forrest Park RD over NS Railroad (718380W)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Forrest Park RD over NS Railroad (718380W)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.