US Bridges

Atlanta Highway over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 1.4 MI E of Flowery Br · Structure no. 000000013900090

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlanta Highway over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlanta Highway over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,665 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAtlanta Highway
CrossesSR 419 (I-985 US 23)
Location1.4 MI E of Flowery Br
RouteState Highway 13
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19236, -83.90207
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2024)
Projected traffic19,665 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlanta Highway over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlanta Highway over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Atlanta Highway over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atlanta Highway over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Atlanta Highway over SR 419 (I-985 US 23)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.