US Bridges

Holcomb Bridge Roa over Big Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · In Roswell · Structure no. 000000012100850

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holcomb Bridge Roa over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holcomb Bridge Roa over Big Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 64,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,175 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHolcomb Bridge Roa
CrossesBig Creek
LocationIn Roswell
RouteState Highway 140
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02454, -84.33071
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,600 (2024)
Projected traffic89,175 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holcomb Bridge Roa over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holcomb Bridge Roa 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Holcomb Bridge Roa over Big Creek carry?

About 64,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Holcomb Bridge Roa over Big Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Holcomb Bridge Roa over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.