US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Marsh Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 0.4 MI N of JCT M-9252 · Structure no. 000000012153300

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Marsh Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Riverside Drive over Marsh Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,805 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT M-9252
RouteCounty Highway 209
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94591, -84.39524
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2024)
Projected traffic8,805 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Marsh Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Marsh Creek carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.