US Bridges

Mitchell Street over NS Railroad

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In SW Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153500

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
552 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,510
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitchell Street over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitchell Street over NS Railroad 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,115 by 2032. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMitchell Street
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationIn SW Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9161
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75303, -84.39685
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length552 ft (168.2 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2024)
Projected traffic8,115 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitchell Street over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is Mitchell Street over NS Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mitchell Street over NS Railroad carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mitchell Street over NS Railroad?

The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Mitchell Street over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.