Fulton County Bridge Report Card
Fulton County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fulton County, Georgia
Fulton County has 775 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.9% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 103,704 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fulton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 775 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 103,704 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.9% | 1.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 26,116,735 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 103,704 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fulton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Road over Peachtree Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 44,100 | 1960 |
| Peachtree Street over Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37,600 | 1914 |
| Marietta Blvd. over Csx Railroad- Sou. Rr. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,200 | 1953 |
| Westview Drive over M-9131- White Street | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,760 | 1965 |
| Lotus Ave. over Proctor Creek Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,047 | 1925 |
| Marietta Road over Csx Rr Yard (tilford) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,047 | 1971 |
| Johnson Road over Shoal Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,950 | 1955 |
| I-75 over Cs 3541 Bell Street | High traffic | Good | 371,000 | 1988 |
| I-75 over SR 54 University Avenue | High traffic | Fair | 353,000 | 1986 |
| I-75 over Csx Railroad | High traffic | Good | 349,000 | 1954 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.