US Bridges

Adams Drive over South Utoy Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In West Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153590

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Drive over South Utoy Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Adams Drive over South Utoy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,980 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAdams Drive
CrossesSouth Utoy Creek
LocationIn West Atlanta
RouteCity Street 2992
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.71592, -84.48637
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Drive over South Utoy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Drive over South Utoy 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 Adams Drive over South Utoy Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Adams Drive over South Utoy Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Drive over South Utoy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.