US Bridges

N. Stratford Road over Nancy Creek Trib

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In North Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012152340

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Stratford Road over Nancy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying N. Stratford Road over Nancy Creek Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN. Stratford Road
CrossesNancy Creek Trib
LocationIn North Atlanta
RouteCity Street 2488
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86661, -84.3617
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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
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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Stratford Road over Nancy Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Stratford Road over Nancy Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does N. Stratford Road over Nancy Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is N. Stratford Road over Nancy Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns N. Stratford Road over Nancy Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.