US Bridges

Capps Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · Fulton-Douglas CO Line · Structure no. 000000012152380

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,194
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capps Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capps Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 8,194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,785 by 2032. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCapps Ferry Road
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationFulton-Douglas CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 809
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57891, -84.80845
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,194 (2024)
Projected traffic4,785 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Capps Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capps Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Capps Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 8,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Capps Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Capps Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.