US Bridges

M.L.K. Jr. Drive over Parking Lot & Richs

FairClosed to traffic

Fulton County, Georgia · At Richs Downtown · Structure no. 000000012152390

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,310
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M.L.K. Jr. Drive over Parking Lot & Richs is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M.L.K. Jr. Drive over Parking Lot & Richs in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 29 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,760 by 2031. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM.L.K. Jr. Drive
CrossesParking Lot & Richs
LocationAt Richs Downtown
RouteCity Street 9134
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75326, -84.39416
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,310 (2024)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M.L.K. Jr. Drive over Parking Lot & Richs built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is M.L.K. Jr. Drive over Parking Lot & Richs 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does M.L.K. Jr. Drive over Parking Lot & Richs carry?

About 7,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is M.L.K. Jr. Drive over Parking Lot & Richs?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns M.L.K. Jr. Drive over Parking Lot & Richs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.