US Bridges

Jonesboro Road over South River

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In South Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012152970

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonesboro Road over South River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jonesboro Road over South River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 9,580 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2031. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJonesboro Road
CrossesSouth River
LocationIn South Atlanta
RouteState Highway 54
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.68242, -84.36569
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,580 (2024)
Projected traffic10,350 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$779,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jonesboro Road over South River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonesboro Road over South River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jonesboro Road over South River carry?

About 9,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Jonesboro Road over South River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Jonesboro Road over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.