US Bridges

Northside Drive over Peachtree Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In North Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012154000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northside Drive over Peachtree Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northside Drive over Peachtree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,450 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorthside Drive
CrossesPeachtree Creek
LocationIn North Atlanta
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82034, -84.4076
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2024)
Projected traffic15,450 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$29.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northside Drive over Peachtree Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northside Drive over Peachtree 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Northside Drive over Peachtree Creek carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Northside Drive over Peachtree Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Northside Drive over Peachtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.