US Bridges

Marietta Blvd NW over Chattahoochee River

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · Fulton-Cobb County Line · Structure no. 000000012153220

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marietta Blvd NW over Chattahoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marietta Blvd NW over Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,200 by 2031. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMarietta Blvd NW
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationFulton-Cobb County Line
RouteCity Street 9003
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82491, -84.45805
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2024)
Projected traffic25,200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marietta Blvd NW over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marietta Blvd NW over Chattahoochee 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Marietta Blvd NW over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marietta Blvd NW over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Marietta Blvd NW over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.