US Bridges

Roswell Road over Marsh Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 5.2 MI S of Roswell · Structure no. 000000012100320

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roswell Road over Marsh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Roswell Road over Marsh Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 32,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,655 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoswell Road
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location5.2 MI S of Roswell
RouteState Highway 9
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94074, -84.37483
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,300 (2024)
Projected traffic53,655 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roswell Road over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roswell Road over Marsh 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Roswell Road over Marsh Creek carry?

About 32,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roswell Road over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Roswell Road over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.