US Bridges

Courtland Street over Decatur St-Csx RR

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012153700

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,131 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courtland Street over Decatur St-Csx RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courtland Street over Decatur St-Csx RR in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,030 by 2031. The structure is 1,131 ft (344.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCourtland Street
CrossesDecatur St-Csx RR
LocationIn Atlanta
RouteCity Street 1868
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.75109, -84.38767
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,131 ft (344.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2024)
Projected traffic24,030 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$150.6 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Courtland Street over Decatur St-Csx RR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courtland Street over Decatur St-Csx RR 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 Courtland Street over Decatur St-Csx RR carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Courtland Street over Decatur St-Csx RR?

The structure is 1,131 ft (344.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Courtland Street over Decatur St-Csx RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.