US Bridges

SR 120 Wbl over Big Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012100770

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120 Wbl over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 120 Wbl over Big Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,160 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 120 Wbl
CrossesBig Creek
LocationIn Alpharetta
RouteState Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0671, -84.25954
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2024)
Projected traffic80,160 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 120 Wbl over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 120 Wbl over Big 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 120 Wbl over Big Creek carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 120 Wbl over Big Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120 Wbl over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.