JOHNSON FERRY RD
Carrying JOHNSON FERRY RD over CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
2 MI W OF JCT US 19, Fulton, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JOHNSON FERRY RD
The JOHNSON FERRY RD bridge in Fulton, Georgia carries JOHNSON FERRY RD over CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 119.5 meters (392 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 36,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JOHNSON FERRY RD compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Last Reconstructed
- 1981
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 119.5 m (392 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.0 m (66 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 36,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000012104570
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JOHNSON FERRY RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare JOHNSON FERRY RD against other structures in Fulton and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for JOHNSON FERRY RD?
JOHNSON FERRY RD in Fulton, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JOHNSON FERRY RD inspected?
JOHNSON FERRY RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 36,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JOHNSON FERRY RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for JOHNSON FERRY RD?
JOHNSON FERRY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JOHNSON FERRY RD?
JOHNSON FERRY RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is JOHNSON FERRY RD and does age affect safety?
JOHNSON FERRY RD was built in 1969, making it 57 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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