US Bridges

SR 70 Nbl over Utoy Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 2.7 MI S of I-20 · Structure no. 000000012100640

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 70 Nbl over Utoy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 70 Nbl over Utoy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,485 by 2031. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 70 Nbl
CrossesUtoy Creek
Location2.7 MI S of I-20
RouteState Highway 70
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.74328, -84.56249
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic49,485 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 70 Nbl over Utoy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 70 Nbl over Utoy Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 70 Nbl over Utoy Creek carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 70 Nbl over Utoy Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 70 Nbl over Utoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.