US Bridges

Mountain Way RD over Nancy Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012152350

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Way RD over Nancy Creek Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Way RD 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 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Way RD
CrossesNancy Creek Trib.
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 2499
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86914, -84.36937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Way RD over Nancy Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is Mountain Way RD over Nancy Creek Trib. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Way RD over Nancy Creek Trib. carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Way RD over Nancy Creek Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Way RD over Nancy Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.