US Bridges

Donald Lee Howell over CSX Railroad(abandoned)

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153490

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donald Lee Howell over CSX Railroad(abandoned) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Donald Lee Howell over CSX Railroad(abandoned) in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,575 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDonald Lee Howell
CrossesCSX Railroad(abandoned)
LocationIn West Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77297, -84.42384
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2024)
Projected traffic34,575 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$428,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Donald Lee Howell over CSX Railroad(abandoned) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donald Lee Howell over CSX Railroad(abandoned) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Donald Lee Howell over CSX Railroad(abandoned) carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Donald Lee Howell over CSX Railroad(abandoned)?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Donald Lee Howell over CSX Railroad(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.