US Bridges

Mcginnis Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · Gwinnett-Fulton County Li · Structure no. 000000012153530

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcginnis Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcginnis Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 35,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2030. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMcginnis Ferry RD
CrossesChattahoochee River
LocationGwinnett-Fulton County Li
RouteCounty Highway 1319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05061, -84.09771
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,100 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcginnis Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcginnis Ferry RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mcginnis Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River carry?

About 35,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcginnis Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Mcginnis Ferry RD over Chattahoochee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.