US Bridges

Cheshire Bridge RD over South Fork Ptree Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · In N Atlanta · Structure no. 000000012154290

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheshire Bridge RD over South Fork Ptree Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheshire Bridge RD over South Fork Ptree Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,685 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCheshire Bridge RD
CrossesSouth Fork Ptree Creek
LocationIn N Atlanta
RouteCity Street 9213
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81291, -84.35426
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2024)
Projected traffic29,685 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheshire Bridge RD over South Fork Ptree Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheshire Bridge RD over South Fork Ptree 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 Cheshire Bridge RD over South Fork Ptree Creek carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cheshire Bridge RD over South Fork Ptree Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Cheshire Bridge RD over South Fork Ptree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.